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Best Backlight alternatives in India (2027)
Backlight is a design tools product from Backlight, Colombes, priced at Paid plans. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 3 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to Backlight are Adobe Illustrator (₹1,700/mo), Adobe InDesign (₹1,700/mo), Sketch (₹900/mo), CorelDRAW (₹2,000/mo) and Tailor Brands (₹800/mo). Figma is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹800/month.
Why businesses look for a Backlight alternative
There is no free plan
Backlight has no free tier. 3 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.
Indian support and GST
Backlight is built in France. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
A mobile app
Backlight does not list an Android app. 1 alternatives do.
Backlight alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches Backlight's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Backlight (current) | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | — |
| 1 |  Adobe Illustrator | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 2 |  Adobe InDesign | ₹1,700/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 3 |  Sketch | ₹900/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 4 |  CorelDRAW | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 5 |  Tailor Brands | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 6 |  Ek Type | Pay as you go | No | Web | Yes | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  Proto.io | ₹2,000/mo | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 8 |  Adobe Fonts | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 9 |  Placeit | ₹800/mo | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | |
| 10 |  Envato Elements | ₹1,500/mo | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 11 |  ManageArtworks | ₹34,339/mo | No | Web | Yes | 4.3/5 | |
| 12 |  Figma | $3/month · Collab seat on Professional; Full seat is $16 | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Affinity Designer | ₹6,000/mo | No | Web, Android, iOS | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Clarity Software | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 15 |  BarTender | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 16 |  Inkscape | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 17 |  Wipster | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 18 |  BugHerd | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 19 |  Krita | Free | Yes | Web | No | 4.7/5 | |
| 20 |  Markup.io | Paid plans | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 |
Top 10 Backlight alternatives in detail
₹1,700/mo
Free trial
4. CorelDRAW
Alludo · Ottawa · Design tools · 4.5/5
Vector illustration suite popular in Indian print shops.
₹2,000/mo
Free trial
₹800/mo
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
Compared with Backlight
- Built in India (Mumbai)
Pay as you go
Free trial
₹1,500/mo
Free trial
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Indian alternatives to Backlight
How to choose a Backlight alternative
- Match the tool to the user: Canva for marketers, Figma for product teams, Adobe for professional creatives.
- Check brand-kit and template governance for teams.
- AI features are now standard — compare quality, not presence.
Backlight alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to Backlight in 2027?+
The closest matches to Backlight on App Advisor are Adobe Illustrator (₹1,700/mo), Adobe InDesign (₹1,700/mo), Sketch (₹900/mo). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Backlight, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to Backlight?+
Yes. 3 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: Figma ($3/month · Collab seat on Professional; Full seat is $16), Inkscape (Free), Krita (Free). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
What is the cheapest alternative to Backlight?+
Among alternatives that publish a price, Tailor Brands starts lowest at ₹800/mo. Figma also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.
Is there an Indian alternative to Backlight?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Ek Type (Pay as you go), ManageArtworks (₹34,339/mo). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
Backlight vs Adobe Illustrator: which is better?+
Adobe Illustrator is the closest match to Backlight in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these Backlight alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in design tools or a category Backlight also covers, and Backlight's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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