Affinity vs Linearity Curve

Affinity9.0Visit Linearity Curve5.3Visit

Higher score Affinity #4 in Graphic Design Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 7 features Visit Affinity

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Linearity Curve #40 in Graphic Design Software 5.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 7 features Try Linearity Curve

• Affinity fits best

  Professionals wanting a free all-in-one design suite

• Linearity Curve fits best

  Apple-based vector design teams

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Side by side

Feature	Affinity 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Linearity Curve 5.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	5.3
Ranking	#4 in Graphic Design Software	#40 in Graphic Design Software
Best for	Professionals wanting a free all-in-one design suite	Apple-based vector design teams
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free	$8/seat/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	7 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS, iOS
Support	Docs	Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Affinity 5/7 · Linearity Curve 5/7
Template library	✓	✓
Presentation design	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Illustration tools	✓	✓
Brand kit	✓	✓
Real-time collaboration	✓ (best)	—
Desktop app	✓	✓
Mobile app	—	✓ (best)
Our review
Pros	Combines vector design, photo editing, and page layout Imports PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, IDML, DWG, and other formats Supports print-ready CMYK, spot colors, preflight, and bleed	Free plan includes vector tools, 250 lifetime credits, and 5GB storage Supports CMYK export, PDF workflows, tracing, and AI image editing Integrates with Figma, Illustrator, Sketch, and asset libraries
Cons	Available on Windows and macOS, with no mobile app Requires a Canva account for individual access Additional Canva premium AI features require a paid Canva plan	Runs only on macOS and iOS Real-time simultaneous editing is unsupported Higher-tier AI credits and storage require paid plans
Our verdict	Affinity brings vector design, pixel-based photo editing, and page layout into one desktop workspace. It is aimed at professionals handling illustration, logos, typography, image editing, reusable layouts, and print production without… Read the review →	Linearity Curve is vector graphic design software for illustrators, graphic designers, and creative teams working on Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Its toolkit covers vector paths, shapes, typography, gradients, custom brushes, illustrations, image… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Affinity — where it wins

  • Combines vector design, photo editing, and page layout
  • Imports PSD, AI, PDF, SVG, IDML, DWG, and other formats
  • Supports print-ready CMYK, spot colors, preflight, and bleed

  Where it doesn't

  • Available on Windows and macOS, with no mobile app
  • Requires a Canva account for individual access
  • Additional Canva premium AI features require a paid Canva plan

• Linearity Curve — where it wins

  • Free plan includes vector tools, 250 lifetime credits, and 5GB storage
  • Supports CMYK export, PDF workflows, tracing, and AI image editing
  • Integrates with Figma, Illustrator, Sketch, and asset libraries

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on macOS and iOS
  • Real-time simultaneous editing is unsupported
  • Higher-tier AI credits and storage require paid plans

• Affinity9.0/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop suite covering vector, pixel, layout, scripting, and print production.

  Visit AffinityFull verdict →
• Linearity Curve5.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A capable Apple-focused vector design suite with free access and AI-assisted workflows.

  Try Linearity CurveFull verdict →