affinity designer vs inkscape vs illustrator

The products are designed to work seamlessly together, and for the most part they do. Adobe CC makes this VASTLY more efficient. If you're doing design work for a job, you're probably working between programs, and not just dealing with vector work. I love free and open source software, but it's definitely less reliable a lot of the time, and can be buggy. Not a professional, but I would probably not use Inkscape if graphic design was a big part of my job.

Ever had any issues with Inkscape where it can't perform at the level you need for professional graphics? Anything I should be aware of if I want to confidently make the case that I can do just as good of job (with better communication and faster turnaround)?

I feel like a lot of getting better and better is knowing software well, so I'm wondering what y'all think. I did some searching and found that Illustrator does better with some color things, but it seemed more like an issue if you're printing.

Recently I had requested IT install Inkscape on my new work laptop, and at that time they warned me that higher-ups might only want me using commercial software. I really enjoy it too, so I'm thinking about seeing if I can make it a bit more of an 'official' role - right now, it's more like people ask me to do stuff because they know I'm pretty good and easier to work with than the 'graphic artists' we contract out to. I'm not a graphic designer by trade, but because I have a knack for software and design, it's become an increasingly important part of my work over the last couple years.

Affinity designer vs inkscape vs illustrator