Software · head to head
Clockwise vs Linearity Curve
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Clockwise service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026; Linearity Curve limited to Apple ecosystem (Mac, iPad, iPhone) with no Windows or Linux support
- They diverge on capability: Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Linearity Curve covers Vector editing.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Clockwise and Linearity Curve actually diverge.
| Attribute | Clockwise | Linearity Curve |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Web | Mac, Ios |
| Founded | 2016 | 2017 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Clockwise
- Focus Time protection
- Meeting optimization
- Scheduling links
- Team analytics
- Conflict resolution
- Google Calendar
- Slack
- Zoom
Only in Linearity Curve
- Vector editing
- Auto Trace
- Typography tools
- Pen tool
- iCloud sync
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Sketch
- Figma
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Clockwise
- Schedulingnot Linearity Curve
- Appointment bookingnot Linearity Curve
- Time trackingnot Linearity Curve
- Resource managementnot Linearity Curve
- Team coordinationnot Linearity Curve
Linearity Curve
- Vector illustrationnot Clockwise
- Logo designnot Clockwise
- UI designnot Clockwise
- Print designnot Clockwise
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Clockwise
- Service discontinued and shut down on March 27, 2026
- All user data was deleted upon shutdown
- Integration with Asana was removed during product lifecycle
Linearity Curve
- Limited to Apple ecosystem (Mac, iPad, iPhone) with no Windows or Linux support
- Requires annual or monthly subscription for commercial use, unlike competitors offering lifetime purchase options
- Free plan is severely limited to only 3 Curve files and 5GB storage
Pricing, plan by plan
Clockwise
Free- FreeFree
- Focus Time
- Meeting optimization
- Personal analytics
- Teams$6.75/month
- Team analytics
- Flexible meetings
- Admin controls
Linearity Curve
Free- StarterFree
- 50 lifetime credits
- 3 Curve files
- 5GB storage
- Pro$11.99/month
- 250 monthly credits
- Unlimited files
- 100GB storage
- Business$65/month
- 500 monthly credits
- 500GB storage
- Brand management
Which should you pick?
Choose Clockwise if
- You need focus time protection.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want meeting optimization.
Choose Linearity Curve if
- You need vector editing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Mac, Ios.
- You also want auto trace.
Questions people ask
- Is Clockwise or Linearity Curve better?
- Neither clearly leads. Clockwise starts at Free and Linearity Curve at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Clockwise or Linearity Curve?
- Clockwise starts at Free and Linearity Curve at Free.
- Does Clockwise or Linearity Curve run on more platforms?
- Clockwise runs on Web. Linearity Curve runs on Mac, Ios.
- Can I use Clockwise for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Clockwise best used for?
- Clockwise is most often used for scheduling, appointment booking, time tracking, resource management. Of those, scheduling and appointment booking are not what Linearity Curve is typically brought in for.
- What can Clockwise do that Linearity Curve cannot?
- Clockwise covers Focus Time protection, Meeting optimization, Scheduling links, Team analytics. Linearity Curve covers Vector editing, Auto Trace, Typography tools, Pen tool.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Clockwise: What happened to Clockwise?
Clockwise was acquired by Salesforce and shut down on March 27, 2026. The company announced the team was joining Salesforce to work on Agentforce. User data was deleted and prorated refunds were issued to paying customers.
SourceLinearity Curve: Does Linearity Curve have a free plan?
Yes, Linearity offers a free Starter plan with 50 lifetime credits, 1 basic brand kit, and 5GB cloud storage. No credit card is required to access the free tier.
SourceClockwise: What integrations did Clockwise support?
Clockwise integrated with Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Slack, and previously Asana (though this integration was discontinued).
SourceLinearity Curve: Can I use Linearity Curve on multiple devices?
Yes, Linearity Curve is available on Mac, iPad, and iPhone, with real-time collaboration allowing teams to see changes instantly across devices.
SourceClockwise: What were Clockwise's key features?
Clockwise offered AI-powered focus time protection, automatic meeting buffers, Slack status sync, smart lunch breaks, and team calendar synchronization to optimize schedules and prevent burnout.
SourceLinearity Curve: What file formats can I export from Linearity Curve?
Linearity Curve supports exporting to industry-standard formats including .ai, SVG, PDF, PNG, JPG, and TIFF, making it compatible with other design tools.
SourceLinearity Curve: Does Linearity Curve have AI-powered vectorization?
Yes, Linearity Curve includes an Auto Trace feature with three modes (Sketch, Photography, Illustration) that uses AI to instantly vectorize images into editable paths. It also includes AI-powered background removal.
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