Figma
Linearity Curve
| Feature | Figma | Linearity Curve |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | Free / from $7.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, design-teams, product-teams, developers | illustrators, ui-designers, typography-designers, apple-users |
| Founded | 2012 | 2017 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dev Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Trace | ✗ | ✓ |
| Typography | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gesture Controls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Export Formats | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Figma Pros
- Real-time collaboration
- Free for students
- Huge plugin ecosystem
- Dev handoff
✗ Figma Cons
- Needs internet
- Can be slow with large files
- Learning curve
✓ Linearity Curve Pros
- Free with full features
- Excellent Apple device support
- Intuitive pen tool
- Beautiful interface
✗ Linearity Curve Cons
- Apple ecosystem only
- Limited collaboration
- Fewer plugins than Illustrator
The Verdict
Figma is built for designers and design teams, with a focus on vector-editing and prototyping. Linearity Curve targets illustrators and ui designers and leads with vector-editing and auto-trace.
On pricing, Linearity Curve is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7.99/mo compared to $15/mo for Figma. That $7.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Figma has a slight overall edge — but if free with full features matters most to you, Linearity Curve may still be the right call.
