Sketch
Linearity Curve
| Feature | Sketch | Linearity Curve |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $12/mo | Free / from $7.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | ui-designers, mac-users, design-agencies, icon-designers | illustrators, ui-designers, typography-designers, apple-users |
| Founded | 2010 | 2017 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Symbols | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Shared Libraries | ✓ | ✗ |
| Developer Handoff | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cloud Workspace | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Trace | ✗ | ✓ |
| Typography | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Gesture Controls | ✗ | ✓ |
| Export Formats | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Sketch Pros
- Lightweight and fast native macOS performance
- Mature plugin ecosystem with thousands of extensions
- Excellent symbol and library system
- One-time license option for Mac app
✗ Sketch Cons
- Mac-only (no Windows or Linux support)
- Collaboration features lag behind Figma
- Market share declining as teams move to Figma
✓ 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
Sketch is built for ui designers and mac users, with a focus on vector-editing and symbols. Linearity Curve targets illustrators and ui designers and leads with vector-editing and auto-trace.
Pricing is close: Linearity Curve starts at $7.99/mo versus $12/mo for Sketch — not a deciding factor on its own.
Linearity Curve has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Sketch requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Sketch offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Linearity Curve takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Both tools are a solid fit for ui designers — in those cases, the decision often comes down to workflow style and how your team prefers to organize work.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.
