# GIMP, Krita, ArtRage vs PaintTool SAI Comparison | | GIMP | Krita | ArtRage | PaintTool SAI | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,485 | 65 | 73 | 61 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | US$79 | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### GIMP Pros: - Free Services (12 reviews) - Ease of Use (11 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (11 reviews) - Limitations (4 reviews) ### Krita **Not enough data** ### ArtRage **Not enough data** ### PaintTool SAI **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | GIMP | Krita | ArtRage | PaintTool SAI | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (1300 reviews) | 8.8 (64 reviews) | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 7.9 (61 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (1306 reviews) | 8.0 (64 reviews) | 9.1 (71 reviews) | 9.4 (61 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (126 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.5 (904 reviews) | 7.8 (53 reviews) | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 6.8 (43 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (1274 reviews) | 9.5 (64 reviews) | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 7.1 (61 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### GIMP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Krita #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### ArtRage #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: ArtRage 5 Price: US$79 Description: ArtRage 5 is a powerful digital painting program for Windows and macOS with a full range of natural media tools and professional editing features. Key Features: - Incredibly realistic graphite pencil and thick oil paints, easy to control watercolor, blending markers, pastels and more - Smart digital drawing tools for professional design - Custom brush creation and customizable resources [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### PaintTool SAI #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Photo Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GIMP** | 6.8/10 | 49 | | **Krita** | N/A | N/A | | **ArtRage** | N/A | N/A | | **PaintTool SAI** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | GIMP | Krita | ArtRage | PaintTool SAI | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.0 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Photo Editing | Feature | GIMP | Krita | ArtRage | PaintTool SAI | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 7.6 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) **Unique to GIMP (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | GIMP | Krita | ArtRage | PaintTool SAI | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 68.2% | 79.7% | 76.7% | 80.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 20.9% | 9.4% | 8.2% | 9.8% | | **Enterprise** | 10.9% | 10.9% | 15.1% | 9.8% | ### By Industry #### GIMP - **Design:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 7.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.7% - **Graphic Design:** 5.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3% - **Internet:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 3.2% - **Education Management:** 2.9% - **Arts and Crafts:** 2.3% - **Entertainment:** 2.1% - **Other:** 51.7% #### Krita - **Graphic Design:** 20.3% - **Design:** 15.6% - **Internet:** 10.9% - **Arts and Crafts:** 9.4% - **Computer Networking:** 4.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.7% - **Media Production:** 3.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.1% - **Higher Education:** 3.1% - **Computer Software:** 3.1% - **Other:** 21.9% #### ArtRage - **Graphic Design:** 15.1% - **Design:** 15.1% - **Arts and Crafts:** 12.3% - **Internet:** 9.6% - **Animation:** 5.5% - **Retail:** 4.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.7% - **Media Production:** 2.7% - **Other:** 24.7% #### PaintTool SAI - **Design:** 19.7% - **Graphic Design:** 11.5% - **Animation:** 9.8% - **Arts and Crafts:** 8.2% - **Fine Art:** 4.9% - **Retail:** 3.3% - **Media Production:** 3.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3% - **Chemicals:** 3.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3% - **Other:** 29.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to GIMP - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13391 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7597 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3296 reviews) - [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews) - [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (749 reviews) - [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (556 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (493 reviews) - [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (422 reviews) - [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (342 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (283 reviews) ### Alternatives to Krita - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews) - [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews) - [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (79 reviews) - [Flame Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/flame-painter/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8 reviews) - [YouiDraw Drawing](https://www.g2.com/products/youidraw-drawing/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews) ### Alternatives to ArtRage - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews) - [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (79 reviews) - [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews) - [YouiDraw Drawing](https://www.g2.com/products/youidraw-drawing/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews) - [Flame Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/flame-painter/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8 reviews) ### Alternatives to PaintTool SAI - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews) - [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews) - [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (79 reviews) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Sketch.IO](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch-io/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (16 reviews) - [MyBrushes Paint for Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/mybrushes-paint-for-mac/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (13 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### GIMP - Title: [should gimp release mobile app](https://www.g2.com/discussions/should-gimp-release-mobile-app) — 3 comments, 3 upvotes > **Top comment:** "I don't see why. There are plenty of mobile apps out there that let you do lite image manipulation. Why would GIMP waste their time building a mobile app..." - Title: [What is the best way to use this software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use-this-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "gimp.org has many tutorials to help you get started." - Title: [What is GIMP used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gimp-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Gimp is an open-source photo editor, a free alternative to Photoshop" - Title: [How do you guys keep up with industry standards and produce great software year after year](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-guys-keep-up-with-industry-standards-and-produce-great-software-year-after-year) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "This is true, I began using GIMP over 25 years ago with v. 0.9. On MacOS 8x. I'm grateful for all and every improvement. It is a wonderful product! " - Title: [what is the best way of using multiple layers on GIMP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-of-using-multiple-layers-on-gimp) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Linking your layers in the Layers palette is the quickest way to perform a transform operation, such as scale, rotate, or move, to several layers in GIMP...." ### Krita - Title: [How can we create a custom font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-we-create-a-custom-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It's very difficult to create a custom Font and Krita isn't the best option to do it. Try with a Vector software like Adobe Illustrator (or Affinity..." - Title: [Is there a way to automate actions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-automate-actions) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "There's no native tool for creating actions in Krita. About any external tool I'm not aware if there's any." - Title: [How can we create font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13378-how-can-we-create-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi! As far as I know it is not possible creating font sets in Krita. This is a complex task and an specific software is needed. You can use the well-know..." - Title: [Is Krita a good art program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-krita-a-good-art-program) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Anime, cartoons, print on demand, wall art, book illustration, fabric design, you could go on and on. It is fantastic, especially for artists who work in..." ### ArtRage No discussions available for this product. ### PaintTool SAI - Title: [Hello. I would like to know if there is any tool for highlights? Any brush you recommend?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/hola-quisiera-saber-si-hay-alguna-herramienta-de-brillos-algun-pincel-que-me-recomienden) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "the layer mode brightness and everything you do on that layer will be bright :3" --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/gimp-vs-krita-vs-artrage-vs-painttool-sai)