Illustrator too Expensive. Options?

Create vector shapes with Adobe Capture and Adobe Draw.

https://helpx.adobe.com/mobile-apps/how-to/vector-art-capture-draw.html

Inkscape  and Affinitiy Designer are competing products you might want to look at.

https://inkscape.org/

https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/

In addition to what Tacafy said about the monthly plan that does not require an annual subscription, Adobe sometimes resets the 7-day free trial when a new release is out. You said it’s been a few years, so it’s worth a try. It now goes into automatic renewal if you don’t cancel the trial, so be sure to cancel.

~ Jane

nailac62022534, good evening.
If you can make a suggestion, you can sign up for a monthly plan, and then cancel the service when you are finished.
(However, credit card payment is required)

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