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At a Glance
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Star Rating
(227)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Linearity Curve
Linearity Curve
Star Rating
(15)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Seat Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Affinity Designer excels in its vector graphic capabilities, particularly highlighting the "Pen Tool" and "Node Tool" as superior features for precision editing, while Linearity Curve is noted for its intuitive interface but lacks the same depth in vector manipulation.
  • Reviewers mention that Affinity Designer's "Artboards" feature allows for seamless multi-page design, which is a significant advantage for users working on complex projects, whereas Linearity Curve does not offer a comparable feature, making it less suitable for extensive design tasks.
  • G2 users indicate that Affinity Designer's "Live Preview" functionality enhances the design process by allowing real-time adjustments, while users on G2 report that Linearity Curve's preview options are less dynamic, leading to a more cumbersome workflow.
  • Users say that Affinity Designer's "Export Persona" simplifies the process of exporting assets in various formats, which is a crucial feature for designers, while reviewers mention that Linearity Curve's export options are limited, potentially hindering productivity.
  • Reviewers mention that Affinity Designer's extensive library of "Brushes" and "Textures" provides a rich resource for creative projects, whereas users report that Linearity Curve has fewer built-in resources, which may require additional time for users to source external assets.
  • Users report that Affinity Designer's strong community support and extensive tutorials contribute to a smoother learning curve, while reviewers mention that Linearity Curve, despite its ease of use, lacks the same level of community engagement and resources for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Affinity Designer
No pricing available
Linearity Curve
Starter (free)
Free
1 Seat Per Year
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Free Trial
Affinity Designer
No trial information available
Linearity Curve
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
183
8.5
13
Ease of Use
8.9
184
7.8
13
Ease of Setup
9.5
24
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
9.1
23
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.7
143
8.6
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
20
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
176
8.8
10
Categories
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Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Linearity Curve
Linearity Curve
Affinity Designer and Linearity Curve are categorized as Vector Graphics
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.9%
Linearity Curve
Linearity Curve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Graphic Design
16.3%
Design
15.8%
Marketing and Advertising
7.7%
Computer Software
5.9%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
49.8%
Linearity Curve
Linearity Curve
Graphic Design
26.7%
Information Technology and Services
13.3%
Design
13.3%
Computer Software
13.3%
Religious Institutions
6.7%
Other
26.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Devin G.
DG
Devin G.
Verified User in Graphic Design

What I like best about this program is the fact that the workflow (like Affinity Photo) is very awesome. It's a learning curve, but once you get it, it's all muscle memory. The amazing thing about this plugin as well is that you can open Illustrator files...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jerome I.
JI
Jerome I.
Verified User in Computer Software

In my opinion, the Affinity suite has gotten too slow in adding new features that it just seems like I keep waiting for too long for a certain basic feature a lot of people are asking for. Small annoyances become repetitive, and over time some very...

Linearity Curve
Linearity Curve
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aditya P.
AP
Aditya P.
Verified User in Graphic Design

The best thing I like the most about Vectornator is the Figma Integration which helps the users to import the Figma designs into the Vectornator tool and its multiple integrations with other tools.

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
Affinity Designer
Affinity Designer Discussions
Is Affinity designer good for beginners?
8 comments
Herbert G.
HG
yes, perfect!Read more
How can I add text around circle in Affinity Designer?
6 comments
SR
Draw a circle, choose Artistic Text tool, put a cursor above circle outline/edge - cursor will change and just left click to put your text around your shape....Read more
Where can I find a complete tutorial set for beginners?
5 comments
Sebastian I.
SI
Several places: YouTube has a growing just of affinity users giving tutorials (Affinity's own channel is spectacular for this, there also ArtistsWright,...Read more
Linearity Curve
Linearity Curve Discussions
Is Vectornator really free?
1 comment
John Q.
JQ
Yes, Vectornator is completely free. However, it's unlikely to stay that way for long. I believe that their plan is to gather interest and a loyal user base...Read more
Is Vectornator really free?
1 comment
Cecilia V.
CV
I use it quite often and I've never been asked to pay for any utility within the app.Read more
Is Vectornator better than Procreate?
1 comment
John Q.
JQ
Not better, necessarily, just...different. Vectornator's focus is solely SVG (Scalable Vector Graphic) -based design. There are a few non-SVG elements (like...Read more