Alternatives to Linearity Curve

Apple-first vector design app with a fast, free-to-start workflow. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Linearity Curve.

  • Adobe Illustrator

    Adobe's vector graphics application for logos, icons, illustration and typography.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Adobe Illustrator adds a Windows version and generative AI vector tools, but it is subscription only with no free tier and no iOS app.

  • Affinity Designer 2

    Vector design app for illustration, branding and UI work.

    PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOS

    Affinity Designer 2 runs on Windows and macOS with a one-time purchase, but has no iOS version and version 2 is now legacy.

  • Inkscape

    A free vector editor that works natively in SVG, for logos, diagrams and illustration.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Inkscape is free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux with native SVG, but it has no iOS version and its macOS build has been weakest.

  • Vectr

    Online vector graphics editor with AI logo and background-removal tools.

    PaidProprietaryWeb

    Vectr runs in the browser on any platform with AI logo tools, but full functionality requires a paid subscription.

  • Boxy SVG

    SVG editor focused on lean, fast workflows for web and icon design.

    FreemiumProprietaryWindowsmacOSLinuxWeb

    Boxy SVG adds Windows, Linux and web versions with a lean SVG focus, but is less suited to complex print illustration and has no iOS app.

Also worth comparing

These listings name Linearity Curve as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.

  • Sketch

    Mac-only UI design app long favored by product designers.

    PaidProprietarymacOS

    Linearity Curve is a Mac and iOS vector design app with a free tier and touch-friendly workflow, with advanced features on a paid plan.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.

  • Pixelmator Pro

    Apple's image editor for Mac and iPad with nondestructive layers, vector tools and AI features.

    PaidProprietarymacOSiOS

  • Figma

    A collaborative design tool for interfaces, prototypes and product work, used in the browser.

    FreemiumProprietaryWeb