Lunacy vs Vector Magic

Lunacy is a graphic design app and platform for power users and teams, with desktop and web use and online and offline modes. Its tools include auto layouts, real-time collaboration, components, variables, and prototyping. Built-in icons, illustrations, photos, and UI kits provide assets, while AI tools include an image upscaler, background remover, text generator, and avatar generator. Lunacy works natively with.sketch files and can import documents from Figma. Users can work with local documents without an internet connection or deploy its private cloud on-premises or on a VPS. Private-cloud controls include access management, single sign-on, detailed logs, data recovery, and administrator-approved updates. On-premises customers manage their own server and backups; VPS customers can manage backups or delegate them to Icons8 engineers. The free plan allows up to 10 cloud documents and 10 editors or exporters, with 30 days of version history. Paid plans include Personal cloud at $4.99 a month and Professional team at $4.99 a month. The features page says third-party integrations are not currently planned.

Vector Magic converts bitmap images into vector graphics through a browser-based tool or desktop application. The online edition accepts JPG, PNG, BMP, and GIF files and exports SVG, EPS, and PDF. The desktop edition adds AI and DXF output and can convert images offline. The tracing process detects settings automatically and renders in full color, after which users can review results, adjust settings, and edit them. Desktop tools include advanced vectorization controls, batch processing, transparency support, and copy-paste or drag-and-drop workflows with graphics software such as Illustrator and CorelDRAW. Desktop image limits are 20 megapixels on Windows and 5 megapixels on Mac. Online users can upload, convert, and preview without commitment, but need a subscription to download results. The desktop trial allows previews but disables saving until activated with a purchased license. Online Edition costs $9.95 a month; Desktop Edition costs $295, paid once for one user on two computers, with the same license for PC and Mac.