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Scissor vs MODO

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Scissor compared with MODO
DetailScissor logo ScissorMODO logo MODO
What it doesFree vector and pixel design editor that runs in your browser Desktop visual editor for responsive websites and native app interfaces
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Pricing modelFree Free
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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
  • Export to HTML/CSS for websites
  • Export to SwiftUI for iOS apps
  • Export to Jetpack Compose for Android apps
  • Responsive design with breakpoints
  • Reusable components and design systems
  • Connected tokens for variables
  • Optional AI assistance through MCP
  • Publish to GitHub Pages, Vercel, Cloudflare Pages, or Netlify
  • Native app publishing workflows for App Store and Google Play
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
  • Multi-platform export to web, iOS, and Android from one design
  • Optional AI integration without dependency or additional cost
  • Free to use with no payment required
  • Community-driven open-source future
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check3 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)60
Citation Flow (Majestic)320
Referring domains (Majestic)1010

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