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At a Glance
ArtRage
ArtRage
Star Rating
(72)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
US$79
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Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Star Rating
(172)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Sketchbook excels in its intuitive interface, making it easy for beginners to navigate and create art quickly, while ArtRage is praised for its realistic painting tools that mimic traditional media, appealing to users who prefer a more tactile experience.
  • Reviewers mention that Sketchbook's extensive brush customization options allow for a high degree of personalization, whereas ArtRage users appreciate the unique features like the "Paint Tube" tool, which simulates real paint application, enhancing the creative process.
  • G2 users highlight that Sketchbook's mobile app is a significant advantage, providing flexibility for artists on the go, while ArtRage is noted for its desktop version that offers a more robust set of features for detailed artwork.
  • Users on G2 report that Sketchbook's frequent updates and improvements keep the software relevant and user-friendly, while ArtRage users express a desire for more regular updates to enhance functionality and fix bugs.
  • Reviewers say that the community and support for Sketchbook are strong, with many resources available for learning and troubleshooting, while ArtRage users mention that while support is good, it could be more responsive to user inquiries.
  • Users report that Sketchbook's pricing is competitive, especially for the features offered, while ArtRage's one-time purchase model is appreciated by users who prefer not to deal with subscription fees, despite its higher entry-level price.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArtRage
ArtRage 5
US$79
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Sketchbook
No pricing available
Free Trial
ArtRage
Free Trial is available
Sketchbook
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
69
8.7
148
Ease of Use
9.1
70
9.0
150
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.9
9
Ease of Admin
7.3
5
7.7
5
Quality of Support
8.3
53
8.2
99
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
6.0
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
71
8.4
147
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArtRage
ArtRage
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
ArtRage and Sketchbook are categorized as Drawing
Unique Categories
ArtRage
ArtRage has no unique categories
Sketchbook
Sketchbook is categorized as Sketching
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArtRage
ArtRage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.3%
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.9%
Reviewers' Industry
ArtRage
ArtRage
Graphic Design
15.3%
Design
15.3%
Arts and Crafts
12.5%
Internet
9.7%
Animation
5.6%
Other
41.7%
Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Design
20.2%
Graphic Design
10.7%
Architecture & Planning
7.7%
Higher Education
7.1%
Arts and Crafts
5.4%
Other
48.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
ArtRage
ArtRage
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jack S.
JS
Jack S.
Verified User in Fine Art

ArtRage is the best digital painting software I've ever used. The way the oil paint mixes is really amazing

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
GA
Verified User in Arts and Crafts

It is not user friendly compared to Photoshop. Options aren't clear. I cannot import a file and then resize it to take reference. Only option I found was to import file for tracing which imports it in the document size, there is no option to resize it.

Sketchbook
Sketchbook
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gabriel H.
GH
Gabriel H.
Verified User in Design

- Brush presets - Steady Sketch control - Simple interface - Symmetry sketching - Opacity/ hardness/ size tool for brush Very friendly to new users, and it can be used both by professionals and amateurs. If you are a Photoshop user, there are big...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Bobby F.
BF
Bobby F.
Verified User in Design

Brush settings. Canvas manipulation options (i.e. size/rotation/etc). Interface can get pretty confusing sometimes, i.e. too hard to figure out how to carry out a certain command.

Alternatives
ArtRage
ArtRage Alternatives
Procreate
Procreate
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Krita
Krita
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PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI
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Painter
Painter
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Sketchbook
Sketchbook Alternatives
GIMP
GIMP
Add GIMP
SketchUp
SketchUp
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Procreate
Procreate
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Krita
Krita
Add Krita
Discussions
ArtRage
ArtRage Discussions
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ArtRage has no discussions with answers
Sketchbook
Sketchbook Discussions
What can Autodesk SketchBook do?
2 comments
Carlos A.
CA
It is ideal for various jobs, I use it to do: • Sketches and studies for large format paintings • Sketches for vectorized drawings for evaluation and...Read more
is sketch book good for drawing fan art?
1 comment
Ron L.
RL
Sketchbook Pro by Autodesk is a fairly decent program for illustrating and designing characters. The other thing to know about Sketchbook Desktop has a few...Read more
i need ur app to do my school work
1 comment
Kathryn W.
KW
"Same Abuacarr, I can't either."Read more