Graphite vs Linearity Curve

Graphite is a free, open-source vector graphics editor and animation engine available in alpha. Its current emphasis is vector art and graphic design, while raster editing remains a limited, experimental set of tools. Users can switch between layer-based editing and a procedural node graph, where artwork is represented so parameters can be adjusted and workflows reused or shared. The site says artwork can be zoomed and exported at any size, with raster brushes, masks, filters, and effects rendered in full detail. Graphite runs locally on the user’s hardware without a server and is described as a lightweight offline web app; a desktop app is also available. Supported platforms are Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. Scalable raster compositing remains experimental, and real-time collaboration is not available. Graphite describes itself as a community-built free-software project funded by its community. Its manual points users to Discord or GitHub discussions for help, and GitHub also hosts project discussions and source code.

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.