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SVG-Edit vs Linearity Curve
Context: Vector Illustration Tools · methodology v1.0.0 · 18 rows
| Attribute | SVG-EditSVG-Edit contributors | Linearity CurveLinearity GmbH |
|---|---|---|
| Identity · Taxonomy | ||
| Tags | svg, vector, open source, browser | vector, illustration, mac, ipad |
| Platform · Deployment | ||
| Delivery model | SaaS | desktop, mobile |
| Desktop apps | — | macOS |
| Pricing · Licensing | ||
| Free plan | true | true |
| License model | open-source | — |
| Pricing model | free | free, subscription |
| Source repository | https://github.com/SVG-Edit/svgedit | — |
| SPDX license IDs | MIT | — |
| Starting price | — | 10 |
| Features · Product · Fit | ||
| Core capabilities | Browser-based SVG editing, Shape and path drawing, SVG canvas library (svgedit/svgcanvas) | Vector design, Auto Trace image vectorization, AI background removal and Magic Eraser, Typography, Print-ready CMYK export, PDF editing |
| Audience · Use · Case | ||
| Best for | SVG-Edit is a free, open-source SVG drawing editor that runs entirely in the browser, suited to quick vector edits without installing software. | Linearity Curve is a vector design app for Mac, iPad, and iPhone with a permanent free tier and per-editor subscriptions, covering illustration, image tracing, and print-ready output. |
| Company-size fit | — | individual, SMB, mid-market, enterprise |
| Primary use cases | Browser-based vector drawing, SVG file editing | Vector illustration, Print-ready design, Marketing content creation |
| Skill level | beginner | beginner |
| Lifecycle · Versioning | ||
| Current version | 7 | — |
| Maintenance status | active | active |
| Vendor · Maintainer | ||
| Headquarters country | — | Germany |
| Vendor type | community | commercial |
“—” means unknown (we never treat missing evidence as a negative). Cells reflect each value's current evidence state; superseded or stale values are excluded. Ranking rows are editorial assessments under the cited methodology version — see the Vector Illustration Tools category for definitions.