Head-to-head · Graphic Design Software
Canva Video vs Linearity Curve
Canva Video leads on 1 check, Linearity Curve on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCanva Video · 5.5/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Linearity Curve
- Most featuresCanva Video · 7 of 7
Canva Video scores higher on our rubric for graphic design software: 5.5 against 5.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #38 and #40.
Canva Video offers real-time collaboration; Linearity Curve doesn't.
Canva Video is the better fit for collaborative video and social design. Linearity Curve is the better fit for apple-based vector design teams.
- Canva Video fits best
Collaborative video and social design
- Linearity Curve fits best
Apple-based vector design teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Canva Video 5.5/10 Visit ↗ | Linearity Curve 5.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Ranking | #38 in Graphic Design Software | #40 in Graphic Design Software |
| Best for | Collaborative video and social design | Apple-based vector design teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $8/seat/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | macOS, iOS |
| Support | Tickets, Docs | Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SSO/SAML |
| Integrations | 7 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Canva Video 7/7 · Linearity Curve 5/7 | ||
| Template library | ✓ | ✓ |
| Presentation design | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Illustration tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand kit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ (best) | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | ✓ | ✓ |
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| Our verdict | Canva Video is a drag-and-drop editor for creators, marketers, educators, teams, and small businesses making social content, presentations, promotional videos, and other visual materials. Its timeline supports trimming, cropping,… 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
Canva Video — where it wins
- Timeline editing, templates, stock media, captions, effects, and AI tools
- Real-time collaboration with comments, assigned tasks, and live editing
- Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android coverage with SVG editing
Where it doesn't
- The Pro plan starts at $144 per person per year when billed annually
- Video is the core emphasis within a broader visual communication suite
- Advanced team administration and security features require higher tiers
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
- Canva Video5.5/10 · Free plan
A flexible video and social design workspace with strong collaboration and a capable free plan.
Visit CanvaFull verdict → - Linearity Curve5.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A capable Apple-focused vector design suite with free access and AI-assisted workflows.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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