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.
Designers, illustrators, and marketers who need to create vector graphics, logos, and illustrations on Mac or iPad, including beginners without formal design training.
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.
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.
Where Linearity Curve stands out
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Feature comparison
Rows come from the Vector graphics editors checklist (14 rows). Human-verified cells only. ? means the value has not been verified.
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Every fact and feature listed for Linearity Curve is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-09
Free plan with limits; Pro at $79/year.
In each plan, you have access to Linearity Curve (static design) and Linearity Move (motion design).
https://linearity.io/pricing/ -
Starts at Free verified 2026-07-09
Free Plan — Cost: $0 … 10 artboards, 8 files, 5 free Auto Trace uses
https://linearity.io/pricing/ -
License Proprietary verified 2026-07-09
Proprietary commercial software; no source repository.
Only available for Apple devices.
https://linearity.io/download/ -
Status active verified 2026-07-09
Figma Plugin launched June 5, 2024 … AI Backgrounds feature (June 2024)
https://linearity.io/curve/whats-new/ -
Platforms macOS, iOS verified 2026-07-09
Only available for Apple devices.
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SVG fidelity Yes verified 2026-07-09
Exports true vector files — no raster surprises … real-time SVG rendering with clean output every time.
https://linearity.io/blog/how-to-export-clean-svg-from-ipad-illustration/ -
Boolean operations Yes verified 2026-07-09
Boolean operations now live in Appearance … located in the Appearance section of the Inspector
https://linearity.io/blog/what-s-new-in-curve-6-6/ -
Gradient meshes Yes verified 2026-07-09
Advanced Gradients … Linear, radial, and mesh-style gradients for dimensional shading.
https://linearity.io/curve/ -
CMYK / print output Yes verified 2026-07-09
advanced export options, CYMK file export was added in version 4.13.6
https://linearity.io/curve/whats-new/ -
AI file compatibility Yes verified 2026-07-09
Linearity Curve opens Adobe Illustrator .ai files directly, no conversion required.
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One-time purchase option No verified 2026-07-09
we're introducing a range of new subscription plans in February 2024 that will allow us to pursue that goal sustainably.
https://linearity.io/blog/linearity-pricing/ -
Plugins / extensions No verified 2026-07-09
Only a Figma export plugin; no plugin ecosystem within Linearity itself.
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.
https://linearity.io/features/figma-plugin/ -
Runs in browser No verified 2026-07-09
Only available for Apple devices.
https://linearity.io/download/ -
Open source No verified 2026-07-09
Proprietary; no source repository.
Only available for Apple devices.
https://linearity.io/download/ -
Pen tool quality Yes verified 2026-07-09
This powerful and efficient tool allows you to define precise vector points and create custom paths using Bézier curves.
https://linearity.io/features/pen-tool/
FAQ
Yes. Inkscape, Boxy SVG and Affinity Designer have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.
Inkscape — every license claim links its source.