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Head-to-head · Vector Graphics Software

Lunacy vs Karbon

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Lunacy #5 in Vector Graphics Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 6 features Visit Lunacy
Karbon #6 in Vector Graphics Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 6 features Visit Karbon

Lunacy leads on 0 checks, Karbon on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLunacy · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresKarbon · 3 of 6

Lunacy scores higher on our rubric for vector graphics software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Lunacy is the better fit for UI and web designers seeking low-cost collaboration. Karbon is the better fit for linux desktop SVG production.

  • Lunacy fits best

    UI and web designers seeking low-cost collaboration

  • Karbon fits best

    Linux desktop SVG production

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Side by side

Feature Lunacy 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Karbon 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.2
Ranking #5 in Vector Graphics Software #6 in Vector Graphics Software
Best for UI and web designers seeking low-cost collaboration Linux desktop SVG production
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $4.99/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Linux
Features Lunacy 1/6 · Karbon 3/6
SVG export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Browser app Not checked yet Not checked yet
Desktop app ✓ ✓
Real-time collaboration Not checked yet Not checked yet
PDF export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Animation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Maximum artboards Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free core app supports local and cloud documents for personal and commercial use
  • Auto layout, prototyping, components, and variables support UI workflows
  • Real-time collaboration plus Windows, macOS, Linux, and web access
  • Advanced path editing, Boolean operations, and shape effects
  • Layers, snapping, gradients, patterns, and text-on-path tools
  • Imports and exports common vector, image, and document formats
Cons
  • Its focus is UI/UX and web design rather than traditional illustration or print work
  • Unlimited cloud documents and full version history require a paid plan
  • The full graphics subscription is separate from cloud and team plans
  • Available for Linux rather than multiple desktop platforms
  • Broader ecosystem integrations are not a central focus
  • The interface may offer more tools than simple projects require
Our verdict

Lunacy is a vector graphics application for UI/UX and web design, suited to solo designers and teams working on interface projects. Its free core app includes local and cloud documents and permits personal and commercial use. UI-oriented…

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Karbon is an open-source desktop vector drawing application developed within the KDE ecosystem. It is designed for creating vector illustrations, diagrams, and other scalable artwork, serving both beginners exploring vector graphics and…

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  1. LunacyVector Graphics Software 8.6Free plan
  2. KarbonVector Graphics Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lunacy — where it wins

    • Free core app supports local and cloud documents for personal and commercial use
    • Auto layout, prototyping, components, and variables support UI workflows
    • Real-time collaboration plus Windows, macOS, Linux, and web access

    Where it doesn't

    • Its focus is UI/UX and web design rather than traditional illustration or print work
    • Unlimited cloud documents and full version history require a paid plan
    • The full graphics subscription is separate from cloud and team plans

  • Karbon — where it wins

    • Advanced path editing, Boolean operations, and shape effects
    • Layers, snapping, gradients, patterns, and text-on-path tools
    • Imports and exports common vector, image, and document formats

    Where it doesn't

    • Available for Linux rather than multiple desktop platforms
    • Broader ecosystem integrations are not a central focus
    • The interface may offer more tools than simple projects require
  • Lunacy8.6/10 · Free plan

    A free-to-start UI design app with prototyping, collaboration, and optional cloud plans.

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  • Karbon8.2/10 · Free plan

    A capable Linux vector editor for SVG production, with broad path and layout tools.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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