Adobe Illustrator vs Linearity Curve

Adobe Illustrator creates vector graphics such as logos, icons, drawings, typography, and illustrations for print, web, video, and mobile. Its artwork uses points, lines, and curves, so it can scale up or down without pixel blurring. Pen, Curvature, Pencil, and Shape Builder tools create and edit lines, curves, and complex shapes. Generative Shape Fill and Text to Vector Graphic add AI-assisted creation, while Text to Pattern and Generative Recolor support custom patterns and color palettes. The Font Browser offers filtering, and font libraries sync across Adobe apps. Illustrator vectors can be imported into After Effects while preserving layer structure. The product has desktop and mobile apps and is listed for iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Illustrator requires a membership and has no free plan. The individual Illustrator plan is $22.99 a month, billed annually monthly, and lists 100GB cloud storage, 25 monthly generative credits, Adobe Express Premium, and a seven-day free trial. Desktop use requires an internet connection at least once every 99 days to validate membership. Desktop requirements for version 30.0 and later include Windows 10/11 or macOS 13 through 26, with 8GB RAM minimum and 16GB recommended.

Linearity Curve is a design app for vector and raster artwork, with illustration tools, templates, brand kits, and presentation design. Native apps run on iPad, Mac, and iPhone; supported systems include iPadOS 14 and macOS Big Sur or later. Users can edit PDFs as Curve files, including transforming, annotating, and signing them, then export to PDF, SVG, EPS, and other print or digital formats. AI tools include background removal, AI Grab, and Magic Eraser. Core design features, local files, and exports work offline, though cloud features may be limited. Users can switch among personal, team, and client workspaces and share files across devices, but real-time collaboration is not available. The free plan includes 250 lifetime credits, one basic brand kit, and 5GB of cloud storage, with no credit card required. Paid plans start at $8 per month billed annually, and a seven-day trial is listed. Students, teachers, schools, and institutions save 58% on the yearly Pro Plan. Files are not used for AI training unless users opt in within the app.