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Krita vs Sketchbook: catalog facts
Krita	Sketchbook
Free Free and open source under the GPL. The Microsoft Store and Steam builds are paid, as a…	Freemium Sketchbook Pro for desktop is sold separately from the mobile app; check the stores for…
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Over 100 brushes preloaded, covering a wide range of effects Three brush stabilisers plus a dedicated Dynamic Brush tool with drag and mass	Available on desktop and mobile Uncluttered interface focused on the canvas
It is a painting tool, not a photo editor or a page layout program Large canvases with many layers need plenty of RAM	Desktop and mobile versions are separate products No Linux version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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