# Alternatives to Linearity Curve
Modern vector design for Apple devices.
Linearity Curve ranks #5 of 6 in Vector graphics editors, with an Alt Score of 64. It is proprietary, freemium from Free and available on macOS and iOS. 10 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Source: https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/linearity-curve/
Category: Vector graphics editors
## Where Linearity Curve stands out
- **AI file compatibility** — 2 of 6 apps with a verified answer have this
## Overview
- **Who it's for**: Designers, illustrators, and marketers who need to create vector graphics, logos, and illustrations on Mac or iPad, including beginners without formal design training.
- **What you get**: A vector design app (formerly Vectornator, now part of the Linearity suite alongside Linearity Move for animation) with pen and shape tools, an AI-assisted auto-trace to convert raster images into editable vector paths, and layered text and path editing. Projects export to SVG, PDF, PNG, and JPEG. It offers a free tier plus paid subscription plans with more advanced and collaboration features.
- **How it works**: You draw or import artwork using vector pen, shape, and path tools, or auto-trace a bitmap image into editable vector layers, then adjust and export the result in your target file format.
## Profile
- **License**: Proprietary (verified 2026-07-09)
- **Pricing model**: Freemium (verified 2026-07-09)
- **Starts at**: Free (verified 2026-07-09)
- **Platforms**: macOS, iOS
- **Status**: active (verified 2026-07-09)
## Ranked alternatives
| # | App | Alt Score | Licence | Platforms |
|---|-----|-----------|---------|-----------|
| 1 | [CorelDRAW](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/coreldraw.md) | 82 | ? | Windows, macOS, Web |
| 2 | [Illustrator](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/illustrator.md) | 82 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS, iOS, Web |
| 3 | [Inkscape](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/inkscape.md) | 73 | GPL-3.0-or-later | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| 4 | [Boxy SVG](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/boxy-svg.md) | 64 | Proprietary | macOS, iOS, Android, Linux |
| 5 | [Affinity Designer](https://altcatalog.com/alternatives/affinity-designer.md) | 50 | Proprietary | Windows, macOS |
Alt Score = Verified coverage (90%) + Visibility (10%). See https://altcatalog.com/how-alt-score-works/
## Feature comparison
Legend: Yes / No / Partial / ? (not verified).
| Vector graphics editors checklist | Linearity Curve | CorelDRAW | Illustrator | Inkscape | Boxy SVG | Affinity Designer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription | Free | Freemium | Free |
| Starts at | Free | ? | ? | Free | $9.99/year | Free |
| License | Proprietary | ? | Proprietary | GPL-3.0-or-later | Proprietary | Proprietary |
| Platforms | macOS, iOS | Windows, macOS, Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Web | Windows, macOS, Linux | macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Web | Windows, macOS |
| SVG fidelity | Yes | Partial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Boolean operations | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gradient meshes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| CMYK / print output | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | No | Yes |
| AI file compatibility | Yes | Partial | Yes | Partial | Partial | Partial |
| One-time purchase option | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Plugins / extensions | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Partial | No |
| Runs in browser | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Open source | No | ? | No | Yes | No | No |
| Pen tool quality | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
## Sources
Sources for Linearity Curve. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
- **Pricing model**: Freemium — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Note: Free plan with limits; Pro at $79/year.
- Quote: “In each plan, you have access to Linearity Curve (static design) and Linearity Move (motion design).”
- **Starts at**: Free — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “Free Plan — Cost: $0 … 10 artboards, 8 files, 5 free Auto Trace uses”
- **License**: Proprietary — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Note: Proprietary commercial software; no source repository.
- Quote: “Only available for Apple devices.”
- **Status**: active — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “Figma Plugin launched June 5, 2024 … AI Backgrounds feature (June 2024)”
- **Platforms**: macOS, iOS — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “Only available for Apple devices.”
- **SVG fidelity**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “Exports true vector files — no raster surprises … real-time SVG rendering with clean output every time.”
- **Boolean operations**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “Boolean operations now live in Appearance … located in the Appearance section of the Inspector”
- **Gradient meshes**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “Advanced Gradients … Linear, radial, and mesh-style gradients for dimensional shading.”
- **CMYK / print output**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “advanced export options, CYMK file export was added in version 4.13.6”
- **AI file compatibility**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “Linearity Curve opens Adobe Illustrator .ai files directly, no conversion required.”
- **One-time purchase option**: No — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “we're introducing a range of new subscription plans in February 2024 that will allow us to pursue that goal sustainably.”
- **Plugins / extensions**: No — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Note: Only a Figma export plugin; no plugin ecosystem within Linearity itself.
- Quote: “With this plugin, exporting your Figma files becomes very easy, allowing you to bring them to life with our suite of design and animation tools.”
- **Runs in browser**: No — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “Only available for Apple devices.”
- **Open source**: No — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Note: Proprietary; no source repository.
- Quote: “Only available for Apple devices.”
- **Pen tool quality**: Yes — (verified 2026-07-09)
- Quote: “This powerful and efficient tool allows you to define precise vector points and create custom paths using Bézier curves.”
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