Compare Clip Studio Paint and Procreate 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.99 With One-Time Purchase
No pricing available
Clip Studio Paint
Star Rating
(52)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.99 With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 3 pricing plansProcreate
Star Rating
(65)5.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ProcreateSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Clip Studio Paint excels in its brush customization options, allowing for a high degree of personalization, while Procreate is praised for its intuitive interface and ease of use, making it more accessible for beginners.
- Reviewers mention that Clip Studio Paint offers advanced features like vector layers and 3D model integration, which are particularly beneficial for comic artists, whereas Procreate shines with its streamlined workflow and powerful animation tools, appealing to illustrators and animators.
- G2 users highlight that Clip Studio Paint has a steeper learning curve due to its extensive features, but once mastered, it provides unparalleled control over artwork, while Procreate's user-friendly design allows for quicker project turnaround times.
- Users on G2 appreciate Clip Studio Paint's robust support for pen pressure sensitivity and tilt functionality, which enhances the drawing experience, while Procreate is often noted for its responsive performance and smooth brush strokes, making it a favorite for on-the-go artists.
- Reviewers say that Clip Studio Paint's community and resources for tutorials are extensive, helping users to fully utilize its capabilities, while Procreate users mention that the app's frequent updates and new features keep the software fresh and engaging.
- Users report that Clip Studio Paint's pricing is seen as a good value for the depth of features offered, while Procreate's one-time purchase model is favored for its simplicity and lack of subscription fees, making it a more budget-friendly option for casual users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint PRO
$49.99
With One-Time Purchase
Clip Studio Paint PRO is the artist’s studio packed with essential and dedicated tools for illustrations and painting.
- Natural, customizable pen and brush tools, from watercolors and oils to pattern brushes
- 3D models and drawing figures that you can reference for layouts and sketches
- Material library of more than 40,000 brushes and materials made by the community
Procreate
No pricing availableFree Trial
Clip Studio Paint
Free Trial is available
Procreate
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
46
9.4
43
Ease of Use
8.5
48
8.9
44
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.7
34
9.6
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
48
9.4
42
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Clip Studio Paint and Procreate are categorized as Drawing
Unique Categories
Clip Studio Paint has no unique categories
Procreate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Clip Studio Paint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Procreate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Graphic Design
19.2%
Design
19.2%
Animation
13.5%
Arts and Crafts
11.5%
Fine Art
9.6%
Other
26.9%
Graphic Design
37.1%
Arts and Crafts
12.9%
Design
9.7%
Fine Art
8.1%
Higher Education
4.8%
Other
27.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Clip Studio Paint
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Design
It has brushes of all sizes and pressures as well as references and free brushes downloads for artists to use. It's very comprehensive on how to manipulate brushes to make rendering very smoothly as well as comic elements for inking and coloring.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Rogelio A.
Verified User in Graphic Design
You can't export drawings in SVG. You can draw in vector but can't do anything further with it. If you want to create an SVG, this isn't for you. Updated: Clipstudio recently decided not to fulfill the lifetime license. So now they decided to hold the...
Procreate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Keegan B.
Verified User in Hospitality
I love that you can always discover new ways to use the program. Are you a beginner or an advanced artist? It doesn't matter, there's something for everyone!
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
It has brushes of all sizes and pressures as well as references and free brushes downloads for artists to use. It's very comprehensive on how to manipulate brushes to make rendering very smoothly as well as comic elements for inking and coloring.
Keegan B.
Verified User in Hospitality
I love that you can always discover new ways to use the program. Are you a beginner or an advanced artist? It doesn't matter, there's something for everyone!
Rogelio A.
Verified User in Graphic Design
You can't export drawings in SVG. You can draw in vector but can't do anything further with it. If you want to create an SVG, this isn't for you. Updated: Clipstudio recently decided not to fulfill the lifetime license. So now they decided to hold the...
Discussions
What animation software do you recommend to combine with this software?
1 comment
RW
I'm not really sure I'm the right one to answer this but here's what I know for what it's worth.
The EX version is a fully loaded animation software package...Read more
Clip Studio Paint has no more discussions with answers
Do you use Procreate to develop vector artwork? If so what is your workflow like for that?
1 comment
HA
Unfortunately, Procreate is a pixel-based app, so it's not possible to create vector art within it. Anytime I've needed something vectorized, I usually do...Read more
Can I download a brush set without leaving the App?
1 comment
AW
If you have the brush set in your downloads on your iPad, you can open it in the brush drop down menu while Procreate is open. If you want to keep it open...Read more
What are the features of Procreate?
1 comment
RR
With procreate you can create almost any kind of artwork from paintings to animations. Individual projects can be organized into stacked groups. Within a...Read more
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