Linea Sketch vs Affinity

Comparing the features of Linea Sketch to Affinity

Feature
Linea Sketch
Affinity

Capability Features

Advanced Retouching
Advanced Typography
Annotations
Apple Pencil Pro Haptic Feedback
Apple Pencil Pro Squeeze Actions
Automatic Tints and Shades
Batch Processing and Macros
Blend Modes
additivenon-additive
Blending Tool
Canva AI Tools
Generative fillBackground removalImage generationVector generation
Canvas Resizing
Clear Ink Tool
Curve Editing
Custom Studio Sharing
Data Merge
Design Customization
Edit Colors
Export Linea Documents
Finger Input Support
Full RAW Editing
Full Toolset
Technical PencilArt PencilFelt Tip PenMarkerWatercolor BrushFillBlendEraser
Gradient Tool
Image Compositing
Image Trace
Import Multiple Files Simultaneously
Lasso Tool
Layout Management
Layout Studio
Live Preview
Local File Privacy
Lockable Layers
Multiple Fonts and Text Controls
No Plugin Required
Non-Destructive Editing
Picture-in-Picture Video Support
Pixel Studio
Preset Brush Sizes
Press-Ready Export
Project Collections
Shape Builder Tool
Shape Corner Adjustment
Shape Correction (ZipShape)
Templates Library
GamesSports scoresheetsRPG Character SheetTic-Tac-ToeApp Design templates
Text and Labels
Texture Brushes
halftoneshatchingsstipplingabstract patternsarchitectural materials
Time-lapse Recording
Transparency Masking
Undo/Redo Support
Vector Studio
Video Tutorials
Watercolor Brush
Windows Performance
Runs fast on mid-range machines, optimized for dedicated GPU

Integration Features

AI Import
Apple Pencil Optimization
Bulk Import Formats
PDF (single and multi-page)PNGJPEGTIFFPSD53/WeTransfer Paper journals
Canva AI Integration
Device Compatibility
iPhoneiPadMac (view/export via Linea Link)
DWG Import
Export to Image Editors
SketchAcornPhotoshopPixelmator
File Export Destinations
iCloudDropboxFiles App
iCloud Sync
IDML Import
Import from Pastel App
iOS Support
Mac Companion App
Linea Link for macOS
MacOS Native Support
Platform Support
macOSWindows
PSD Import
Support for iOS/iPadOS 15+

Limitation Features

iPad Version Coming
Layer Limit
5
Maximum Layers per Sketch
5
No Android Version
No Explicit Quotas or Usage Limits Stated
No Windows Version
Premium Feature Requirement

Pricing Features

All Features Unlocked
Free Download
Free Forever
No Subscription Required
Premium Features