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Scissor vs Kite

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Scissor compared with Kite
DetailScissor logo ScissorKite logo Kite
What it doesFree vector and pixel design editor that runs in your browser Design canvas where AI agents and humans work together
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free: unlimited editors and viewers, 1 workspace with 3 files, 200 agent actions a day. Pro: $20 per editor per month (billed monthly) or $16 per editor per month (billed yearly), includes unlimited files and workspaces, unlimited agent actions, version history. Team: $35 per editor per month (bille
Key features
  • Pen, curvature, pencil and shape tools with editable Bézier paths and live shapes
  • Type on a point, in an area and on a path with OpenType features and glyphs panel
  • Layers, groups, masks and clipping support
  • Fill with solid colours, gradients, meshes and patterns, and recolour artwork
  • Live non-destructive effects including shadows, glows, blur, distort, warp and 3D
  • Image trace to convert raster images into editable vector paths
  • Pixel layers for painting and raster work alongside vector art
  • Multiple grid types including orthogonal, isometric, hexagonal and perspective
  • Free Transform tool for scaling, rotating and distorting selections
  • Open SVG, PDF, EPS, .ai and PSD files; export to SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG and WebP
  • Real HTML and CSS designs that agents can edit directly
  • Auto layout, components with variants, and variables with modes
  • Figma import and export capability
  • Design system integration with skills and guardrails
  • Comment-based task assignment for agents
  • MCP server with 59 tools for reading, drawing and editing
  • Real-time live collaboration with team and agents
  • Version history and restore functionality
  • Copy frames as HTML, React or Tailwind code
  • Mac app with local MCP server for offline agent work
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in browser with no install, account or upload required
  • All work stays on your device with complete privacy—no server uploads
  • Works offline and can be installed as a Progressive Web App
  • Available in 15 languages
  • Full-featured vector editor with Bézier paths, effects and image tracing
  • Agents work in real HTML and CSS, not converted designs
  • No separate AI credits to pay for agent usage
  • Design system enforcement so agents follow brand guidelines automatically
  • Works with any MCP client including Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and Codex
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check5 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)61
Citation Flow (Majestic)3221
Referring domains (Majestic)1014

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