Head-to-head · Graphic Design Software
Xara Designer Pro+ vs Linearity Curve
Xara Designer Pro+ leads on 0 checks, Linearity Curve on 3, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 9 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreXara Designer Pro+ · 7.4/10
- Lowest starting priceLinearity Curve · $8/seat/mo
- Free planonly Linearity Curve
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresLinearity Curve · 5 of 7
Xara Designer Pro+ scores higher on our rubric for graphic design software: 7.4 against 5.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #20 and #40.
Linearity Curve offers free plan; Xara Designer Pro+ doesn't. Linearity Curve is cheaper to start at $8/user/mo against $16/user/mo. Linearity Curve offers mobile app; Xara Designer Pro+ doesn't.
Xara Designer Pro+ is the better fit for windows users needing an all-in-one design app. Linearity Curve is the better fit for apple-based vector design teams.
- Xara Designer Pro+ fits best
Windows users needing an all-in-one design app
- Linearity Curve fits best
Apple-based vector design teams
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Side by side
| Feature | Xara Designer Pro+ 7.4/10 Visit ↗ | Linearity Curve 5.3/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.4 | 5.3 |
| Ranking | #20 in Graphic Design Software | #40 in Graphic Design Software |
| Best for | Windows users needing an all-in-one design app | Apple-based vector design teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $16/user/mo | $8/seat/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 7 days |
| Deployment | Desktop | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows | macOS, iOS |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 1 integrations |
| Features Xara Designer Pro+ 4/7 · Linearity Curve 5/7 | ||
| Template library | ✓ | ✓ |
| Presentation design | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Illustration tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Brand kit | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Real-time collaboration | Not checked yet | — |
| Desktop app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app | — | ✓ (best) |
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| Our verdict | Xara Designer Pro+ is a Windows desktop application for designers, marketers and businesses that need multiple creative tools in one product. It covers vector illustration, desktop publishing, page layout, photo editing, PDF editing, web… 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
Xara Designer Pro+ — where it wins
- Combines vector illustration, publishing, photo editing and PDF editing
- Includes a no-code website builder and Adobe-compatible importing
- Provides 3,000+ templates and photo filters through Xara Elements
Where it doesn't
- Available for Windows desktop only
- No free plan; paid access starts at $16 per user per month
- No mobile app or documented real-time collaboration for Designer Pro+
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
- Xara Designer Pro+7.4/10 · 14-day trial
A broad Windows design suite combining illustration, publishing, photo editing and web tools.
Visit XaraFull 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 →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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