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Linearity Curve vs Toon Boom Harmony

Linearity Curve logo

Linearity Curve

Software

Professional vector design for Mac and iPad

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Toon Boom Harmony logo

Toon Boom Harmony

Software

Creating worlds of Animation

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Linearity Curve has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Linearity Curve limited to Apple ecosystem (Mac, iPad, iPhone) with no Windows or Linux support; Toon Boom Harmony licensing is subscription only across Essentials, Advanced and Premium tiers, with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Linearity Curve and Toon Boom Harmony actually diverge.

Attributes where Linearity Curve and Toon Boom Harmony differ
AttributeLinearity CurveToon Boom Harmony
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMac, IosWeb
Founded2017Unknown

Identical on both: 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 Linearity Curve

  • Vector editing
  • Auto Trace
  • Typography tools
  • Pen tool
  • iCloud sync
  • Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Sketch
  • Figma

Only in Toon Boom Harmony

Nothing recorded that Linearity Curve does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Linearity Curve

  • Vector illustrationnot Toon Boom Harmony
  • Logo designnot Toon Boom Harmony
  • UI designnot Toon Boom Harmony
  • Print designnot Toon Boom Harmony

Toon Boom Harmony

No use cases recorded yet. See the Toon Boom Harmony review.

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

Toon Boom Harmony

  • Licensing is subscription only across Essentials, Advanced and Premium tiers, with no perpetual license option offered on the pricing page
  • Access beyond the 14 day free trial requires purchasing a subscription through the shop

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

Toon Boom Harmony

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Toon Boom Harmony review.

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.
Linearity Curve review

Choose Toon Boom Harmony if

Nothing in the data separates Toon Boom Harmony from Linearity Curve on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Toon Boom Harmony review

Questions people ask

Is Linearity Curve or Toon Boom Harmony better?
Neither clearly leads. Linearity Curve starts at Free and Toon Boom Harmony at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Linearity Curve or Toon Boom Harmony?
Linearity Curve has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Linearity Curve and On request for Toon Boom Harmony.
Does Linearity Curve or Toon Boom Harmony run on more platforms?
Linearity Curve runs on Mac, Ios. Toon Boom Harmony runs on Web.
Can I use Linearity Curve for free?
Yes. Linearity Curve has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Toon Boom Harmony starts at On request.
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 Toon Boom Harmony is typically brought in for.
What can Linearity Curve do that Toon Boom Harmony cannot?
Linearity Curve covers Vector editing, Auto Trace, Typography tools, Pen tool.

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.

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Linearity 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.

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Linearity 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.

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Linearity 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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