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Linearity | AI Design Generator: Editable, On-Brand Campaigns - linearity.io

· 2 weeks ago

Buy it if you design on iPad or Mac and want AI-assisted, editable on-brand campaign graphics without Adobe's subscription. Avoid it if you need Windows support, local file storage, or predictable pricing.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 13 public sources; mostly review sites and Reddit threads. Snippets were truncated, so quotes are partial.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo support evidence in sources
  • Security postureNo vulnerability data; security page unreachable

Pricing

Free

Starter

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
ProPaid subscription (exact price not confirmed in sources)

Best for

  • Solo designers on iPad/Mac
  • Marketing teams needing on-brand campaign graphics
  • Startups wanting an Illustrator-lite
  • Beginners in motion graphics (Move)

Not for

  • Windows or Android-only teams. Linearity is Apple-first
  • Pros needing full Illustrator or After Effects power
  • Teams that require local file storage, cloud is forced
  • Budget buyers tired of subscription pricing

Gotchas - check before you buy

high

Pricing anger is common. 'Their pricing is surreal'. Check renewal costs before committing.

high

Linearity Cloud is forced; local-first workflows are not supported.

medium

Vendor 'reconsidering' local storage. Expect roadmap churn and possible storage changes.

low

Official security page returned 'Page not found' in our check.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Users find the interface intuitive
  • One suite covers vector design and motion graphics
  • Free Starter tier; Pro unlocks more
  • Well-regarded iPad design experience
  • AI generates editable, on-brand campaign assets

Cons

  • Pricing draws heavy user backlash. 'surreal'
  • Cloud storage is mandatory; local-first users object
  • Local storage roadmap keeps flip-flopping
  • Security page returned 'Page not found' during review
  • Some long-time users quit in frustration

Sources & method

- 13 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x4review x8security x1

Key stats

  • Value for money: 2/5

    Rating

  • Free

    Starting price

  • 13

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 2/5. Reddit users call pricing 'surreal'
  • Ease of use: 4/5. G2 users repeatedly call it intuitive
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Curve plus Move spans vector and motion
  • Support quality. No support evidence in sources
  • Security posture. No vulnerability data; security page unreachable
  • Yes Free tier Starter plan free; Pro is paid
  • iPhone, iPad, Mac Platforms App Store distribution plus Linearity Cloud sync
  • Curve + Move Suite Curve was formerly Vectornator
  • 33% off yearly Current promo Launch offer billed as 'for life'

Pricing

Starter

Free

  • Core vector design in Curve
  • Per official docs, Curve is free to start

Pro

Paid subscription (exact price not confirmed in sources)

  • Full Curve + Move feature set
  • AI generation tools

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

Alternatives

Compare Linearity with each alternative.

  • Adobe Illustrator

    Industry-standard vector editing; costlier but proven.

  • Affinity Designer

    Powerful vector app with one-time pricing, no subscription.

  • Figma

    Browser-based, cross-platform, team collaboration built in.

    Linearity vs Figma
Full analysis

Based on 13 public sources; mostly review sites and Reddit threads. Snippets were truncated, so quotes are partial.

Slick Apple-first design suite with AI campaign tools. But forced cloud storage and 'surreal' pricing anger many users.

Methodology

Based on 13 public sources; mostly review sites and Reddit threads. Snippets were truncated, so quotes are partial.

Read how a report is made.

Sources

  1. G2 — Linearity Curve Pros and Consg2.com
    review
  2. Reddit — I've had enough with Linearity Curvereddit.com
    review
  3. Reddit — The forced Linearity Cloudreddit.com
    review
  4. Reddit — We're reconsidering local storage for Linearity Curvereddit.com
    review
  5. Macline — Linearity has become the everything app for designmacline.substack.com
    review
  6. Paperlike — Linearity Curve Review 2026paperlike.com
    review
  7. Capterra — Reviews of Linearity Curvecapterra.com
    review
  8. App Store — Linearity Curve ratings and reviewsapps.apple.com
    review
  9. Linearity — Pricing planslinearity.io
    official
  10. Linearity — Switching from Starter to Prolinearity.io
    official
  11. Linearity Support — Payments and planssupport.linearity.io
    official
  12. Linearity — Product security pagelinearity.io
    security
  13. Dribbble — Linearity Curve (formerly Vectornator)dribbble.com
    official

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