Design · 10 alternatives

Instead of Linearity Curve, try one of these 10.

Every alternative is lined up against Linearity Curve on what people actually switch for: price, open source, self-hosting, offline use and platforms. Linearity Curve sits in the first row, so you can see what you give up.

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Alternative
Price
Open source
Self-host
Offline
Platforms
Website
Linearity Curve
Mac and iPad illustration app with vector and animation tools.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Mac · iOS
Open-source vector editor for SVG, logos and diagrams.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Win · Mac · Linux
Native Mac app for interface design with a web workspace.
PricePaid
from $10/mo
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Mac · Web
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite#3
Vector illustration and page layout design suite.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Win · Mac
Graphite#4
Browser vector editor built around a node-based workflow.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web
Affinity#5
Unified suite for photo, vector, and layout design.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Win · Mac · iOS
Vectr#6
Free browser vector editor with collaboration.
PriceFreemium
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web
Boxy SVG#7
SVG-centric editor with precise path and export controls.
PricePaid
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Mac · Linux · Android
GodSVG#8
Small SVG editor that shows you the underlying markup.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflinePartial
Platforms
Web · Win · Mac · Linux · Android
VectorCraft#9
Desktop vector editor with a tidy, distraction-free canvas.
PriceFree
Open sourceYes
Self-hostNo
OfflineYes
Platforms
Win · Mac · Linux
Scissor#10
Lightweight online vector editor for quick design chores.
PriceFree
Open sourceNo
Self-hostNo
OfflineNo
Platforms
Web

Price colours on the Visit buttons: FreeFreemiumPaid

How to read this. The first row is Linearity Curve itself, for comparison. “Yes” means fully supported by the maker. “Partial” means it works with caveats. Likes reflect community popularity; vendors can’t pay for them or for placement. How we compare.

Linearity Curve alternatives at a glance

Linearity Curve is a freemium design app. We compared 10 alternatives: 4 are open source, 5 are completely free, 0 can be self-hosted and 4 work fully offline. The most popular is Inkscape, with 2.3k likes.

Most liked overallInkscape

Open-source vector editor for SVG, logos and diagrams.

Free · Open source · Works offline
Best free optionGraphite

Browser vector editor built around a node-based workflow.

Free · Open source
Best open-source optionGodSVG

Small SVG editor that shows you the underlying markup.

Free · Open source
Best for offline useSketch

Native Mac app for interface design with a web workspace.

Paid · Works offline