Linearity
✓ Verified by EU AltsVector illustration and animation app for Mac and iPad — a Swiss alternative to Adobe Illustrator.
Overview
Linearity builds design tools and saas software since 2017 and is listed with a Zurich, Switzerland base. Its recorded ownership is based in Germany (Berlin HQ) — not Switzerland as originally claimed, so EU jurisdiction is not assumed. EU Alts has not independently confirmed its exposure to the US CLOUD Act — the ownership and hosting facts recorded for it do not establish that it is outside the Act's reach — see the Details section below for what's known so far.
Why European teams pick Linearity
Teams in Europe consider Linearity when they want a design tools provider that bills in EUR, operating since 2017. EU Alts has not independently verified Linearity's exposure to the US CLOUD Act — check the Details section for the recorded facts.
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About
Linearity is a German design software company offering two products: Linearity Curve (formerly Vectornator), a professional vector design app for macOS and iOS, and Linearity Move, a motion design tool for creating animations and video content. Linearity Curve is widely regarded as the best vector design app on the App Store and a strong alternative to Adobe Illustrator for macOS users. It is used by over 3 million designers globally. Linearity processes all user data in Germany under GDPR and offers a DPA for business plans. As a German company, Linearity is a fully EU-compliant design tool for teams that cannot use Adobe Creative Cloud or Figma due to US data residency requirements.
Details
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Ownership
- Independently owned (Germany (Berlin HQ) — not Switzerland as originally claimed)
- Verified
- 2026-09-03
- Last checked
- 2026-09-03
- Company size
- 51–200 employees
Categories
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Frequently asked questions
What does Linearity do?
Linearity is vector illustration and animation app for mac and ipad — a swiss alternative to adobe illustrator. It is listed under design tools and saas on EU Alts because its core functionality serves teams looking for a European design tools tool with EU data residency, typically as a switch away from Figma.
Is Linearity GDPR compliant?
Linearity is listed in Zurich, Switzerland, but its recorded ownership is based in Germany (Berlin HQ) — not Switzerland as originally claimed, so EU jurisdiction is not assumed. Customer data processing is supervised by Switzerland's data protection authority, the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC). EU Alts has not independently verified Linearity's exposure to the US CLOUD Act; check the recorded ownership and hosting facts below before relying on it for Schrems II purposes.
How do teams switch from Figma to Linearity?
Teams considering a move from Figma to Linearity are usually drawn by its design tools workflow fit. EU Alts has not independently verified Linearity's exposure to the US CLOUD Act, so treat any CLOUD Act or Schrems II conclusions as provisional. Plan a migration in stages regardless: export your data from the US incumbent, pilot Linearity with a small team, then move the rest once integration coverage is confirmed.
Where is Linearity based?
Linearity is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The company was founded in 2017. Its main website is https://www.linearity.io.