Compare Affinity Designer and Linearity Curve 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 1 Seat Per Year
Affinity Designer
Star Rating
(227)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Affinity DesignerLinearity Curve
Star Rating
(15)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Seat Per Year
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- 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 availableLinearity Curve
Starter (free)
Free
1 Seat Per Year
For anyone that wants to create illustrations or design marketing assets as a hobby.
- Design assets with Linearity Curve
- Animate assets with Linearity Move
- 3k customizable templates
Free Trial
Affinity Designer
No trial information availableLinearity Curve
No trial information availableRatings
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
Categories
Shared Categories
Affinity Designer and Linearity Curve are categorized as Vector Graphics
Unique Categories
Affinity Designer has no unique categories
Linearity Curve has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Affinity Designer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Linearity Curve
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
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
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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
Cameron S.
Verified User in Entertainment
I don’t like that a few essential things are missing from the software. Also, it is not “truely” compatible with main file formats.
Linearity Curve
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Amir H.
Verified User in Media Production
I find it crazy how it's able to offer so many features for free that other programs/apps have you pay for, and how easy it is to learn for beginners. It's also really easy to navigate and find the options and settings you're looking for.
Most Helpful Critical Review
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...
Amir H.
Verified User in Media Production
I find it crazy how it's able to offer so many features for free that other programs/apps have you pay for, and how easy it is to learn for beginners. It's also really easy to navigate and find the options and settings you're looking for.
Cameron S.
Verified User in Entertainment
I don’t like that a few essential things are missing from the software. Also, it is not “truely” compatible with main file formats.
Discussions
Is Affinity designer good for beginners?
8 comments
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
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
Is Vectornator better than Procreate?
1 comment
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
Is Vectornator really free?
1 comment
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
CV
I use it quite often and I've never been asked to pay for any utility within the app.Read more
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