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Clip Studio PaintKrita
Paid

Paid software with a free trial.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL. The Microsoft Store and Steam builds are paid, as a…

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Brushes that imitate traditional painting media
  • Tools for comics and animation as well as illustration
  • Over 100 brushes preloaded, covering a wide range of effects
  • Three brush stabilisers plus a dedicated Dynamic Brush tool with drag and mass
  • Paid after the trial period
  • Closed source
  • It is a painting tool, not a photo editor or a page layout program
  • Large canvases with many layers need plenty of RAM
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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