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Affinity vs Kaedim
Both are professional tools for graphic design & design. Affinity has a free trial; Kaedim has a published monthly price.
AffinityCanva (Affinity by Canva)GDPR: Unknownfree for individuals · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
KaedimKaedim Limited, London (UK)GDPR: LimitedTrial $50 (7 days)
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Kaedim lists a published monthly price ($400); with Affinity the price is free for individuals.
- Affinity has a free trial; with Kaedim we have not found one.
| Criterion | Affinity | Kaedim |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Unknown | Limited |
| Price | free for individuals | Trial $50 (7 days) |
| Free trial | Yes | Not found |
| Origin | Unknown | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for images and video | – |
Choose Affinity if…
- you want to try it for free first
- you're looking for vector, pixel and layout in one app
- you're looking to open PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files
Choose Kaedim if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- what you're looking for: 3D from a sketch, reference or product photo
- what you're looking for: game assets that follow your art bible
Features of Affinity
- Vector, pixel and layout in one app
- Open PSD, AI, IDML and DWG files
- Non-destructive editing
- Export to Canva
- Canva AI tools (with the Canva premium plan)
- Import into Cavalry for animation
- For Mac, Windows and iPad
Features of Kaedim
- 3D from a sketch, reference or product photo
- Game assets that follow your art bible
- Props, environments and characters
- Review, markup and unlimited revisions
- Product CGI for e-commerce
- Data encrypted, ISO 27001-certified
- Data deleted on request, with logs
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Affinity or Kaedim?
- Affinity has a free trial; Kaedim has a published monthly price. Which matters more to you determines the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Affinity or Kaedim?
- Affinity: free for individuals; AI features require a paid Canva plan; organisations on request. Kaedim: Trial $50 (7 days); Indie $400/month, Pro $1,200/month; Enterprise on request.
- Which is safer for your data: Affinity or Kaedim?
- On the GDPR profile they don't clearly differ (unknown and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for graphic design & design.
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