Polotno
Linearity Curve
| Feature | Polotno | Linearity Curve |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $20.99/mo | Free / from $7.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | developers, saas-builders, budget-designers, quick-design-needs | illustrators, ui-designers, typography-designers, apple-users |
| Founded | 2021 | 2017 |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ai Image Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Background Removal | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sdk Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Effects | ✓ | ✗ |
| Export Options | ✓ | ✗ |
| Vector Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Auto Trace | ✗ | ✓ |
| Typography | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gesture Controls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Export Formats | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Polotno Pros
- No account required to start
- SDK for embedding in your own app
- AI background removal and generation
- Clean and fast interface
✗ Polotno Cons
- Smaller template library than Canva
- Limited brand kit features
- Community-driven content
✓ 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
Polotno is built for developers and saas builders, with a focus on templates and ai-image-generation. 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 $20.99/mo for Polotno. That $12.999999999999998/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.
Linearity Curve edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Linearity Curve has a slight overall edge — but if no account required to start matters most to you, Polotno may still be the right call.