The best replacement for raster is vector.

The best alternatives to raster are rated as following:
★★★★★  vector
★★★  vector gis
★★★  vector images
★★  vector graphics
★★  vector data
★★  bitmap
★  vector charts
★  vector maps
★  vector artwork
★  vector pdf
★  vector arcgis
★  postscript
★  tin
  bitmap graphics
  vector art
  svg
  vector image
  vector files
  vector printing
  vector pros cons
  raster
  vector layers

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Speaking about raster, one probably shouldn't forget about shapefile.

Other search terms related to raster and their ratings are:
★★★★★ shapefile
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