Are there free European design & creative tools?

Yes. Krita, Linearity Curve and Photopea are free or have a free plan, according to the pricing each company publishes. Free plans usually carry limits; each product page links to the company's terms.

Which European design & creative tools are open source?

darktable, Krita and Penpot publish their source code under an open-source licence. Each product page shows the licence and where the code is.

Which European design & creative tools can you host yourself?

Penpot can be run on your own servers, according to its own documentation.

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Penpot

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Kaleidos Open Source

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Penpot by Kaleidos is an open-source design and prototyping tool that allows users to create vector graphics and interactive prototypes. It supports collaboration among design teams, enabling real-time feedback and version control. Compatible with various platforms, it is designed for both designers and developers.

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Sketch

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Sketch B.V.

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Sketch by Sketch B.V. is a versatile digital design tool tailored for creating user interfaces, websites, and prototypes. It offers a range of vector editing features, allowing designers to create, edit, and collaborate on projects efficiently. Users can easily share and export designs for various applications.

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paid

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Photopea

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Photopea

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Photopea is a web-based graphic editor that supports various file formats, including PSD, XCF, and Sketch. It offers tools for photo editing, vector graphics, and text manipulation. Users can work directly in the browser without the need for software installation, making it accessible across devices.

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freemium

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