Design Tools · head to head
Linearity Curve vs Metricool
Linearity Curve
Design Tools
Professional vector design for Mac and iPad
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -

Metricool
Social Media & Content
All-in-one platform to plan, publish, and analyze social media content
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Linearity Curve limited to Apple ecosystem (Mac, iPad, iPhone) with no Windows or Linux support; Metricool full Twitter/X analytics and post approval workflows are locked behind the Advanced plan.
- They diverge on capability: Linearity Curve covers Vector editing, Metricool covers Content Planner.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Linearity Curve and Metricool actually diverge.
| Attribute | Linearity Curve | Metricool |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | Mac, Ios | web, ios, android, api |
| Category | Design Tools | Social Media & Content |
| Founded | 2017 | Unknown |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
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 Linearity Curve
- Vector editing
- Auto Trace
- Typography tools
- Pen tool
- iCloud sync
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Sketch
- Figma
Only in Metricool
- Content Planner
- Analytics & Competitor Analysis
- Automated Reporting
- Unified Inbox
- Ads Management
- SmartLinks
- AI Assistant
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Linearity Curve
- Vector illustrationnot Metricool
- Logo designnot Metricool
- UI designnot Metricool
- Print designnot Metricool
Metricool
- Scheduling posts across multiple social networksnot Linearity Curve
- Tracking competitor social performancenot Linearity Curve
- Automating client and team reportsnot Linearity Curve
- Managing paid social ad campaignsnot Linearity Curve
- Building a link-in-bio landing pagenot Linearity Curve
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Metricool
- Full Twitter/X analytics and post approval workflows are locked behind the Advanced plan.
- Unlimited scheduling on paid plans is still capped by an undisclosed fair use policy.
- Free plan is limited to a single brand and 20 posts per month.
- API access is only available on the top Advanced tier.
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Metricool
Free- FreeFree
- 1 brand
- 20 posts/month
- 5 competitor profiles
- Starter$20/month
- Up to 10 brands
- Unlimited publishing (fair use)
- 100 competitor profiles
- Advanced$53/month
- Up to 50 brands
- Team management and post approval
- Full Twitter/X analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Linearity Curve if
- You need vector editing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Mac, Ios.
- You also want auto trace.
Choose Metricool if
- You need content planner.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web, ios, android, api.
- You also want analytics & competitor analysis.
Questions people ask
- Is Linearity Curve or Metricool better?
- Neither clearly leads. Linearity Curve starts at Free and Metricool at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Linearity Curve or Metricool?
- Linearity Curve starts at Free and Metricool at Free.
- Does Linearity Curve or Metricool run on more platforms?
- Linearity Curve runs on Mac, Ios. Metricool runs on web, ios, android, api.
- Can I use Linearity Curve for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Linearity Curve best used for?
- Linearity Curve is most often used for vector illustration, logo design, ui design, print design. Of those, vector illustration and logo design are not what Metricool is typically brought in for.
- What can Linearity Curve do that Metricool cannot?
- Linearity Curve covers Vector editing, Auto Trace, Typography tools, Pen tool. Metricool covers Content Planner, Analytics & Competitor Analysis, Automated Reporting, Unified Inbox.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Linearity 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.
SourceMetricool: Is there a free plan, and what are its limits?
Metricool's Free plan supports 1 brand, up to 20 posts per month, 5 competitor profiles, and 30 days of analytics history.
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.
SourceMetricool: What does Metricool cost?
Starter runs from about $20/month and Advanced from about $53/month (billed annually, with monthly billing also available); a Custom tier is available on request.
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.
SourceMetricool: How is usage metered?
Plans limit the number of connected brands and competitor profiles; scheduling is unlimited on paid plans but subject to a fair use policy.
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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