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At a Glance
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI
Star Rating
(61)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Procreate
Procreate
Star Rating
(65)5.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (78.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Procreate
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that PaintTool SAI excels in its brush engine, providing a smooth and responsive drawing experience, while Procreate is praised for its extensive brush customization options, allowing users to create unique brushes tailored to their style.
  • Users report that PaintTool SAI has a more straightforward interface, making it easier for beginners to navigate, whereas Procreate offers a more feature-rich environment that may require a steeper learning curve but rewards users with advanced capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that PaintTool SAI's stability is a strong point, particularly for long drawing sessions, while Procreate users highlight the app's frequent updates and improvements, contributing to a dynamic user experience.
  • G2 users indicate that PaintTool SAI's lack of layer management features can be limiting for complex projects, while Procreate's robust layer system is often cited as a significant advantage for artists working on intricate designs.
  • Users on G2 appreciate PaintTool SAI's affordability, especially for small businesses, but many reviewers also note that Procreate's one-time purchase model offers great value considering its extensive feature set and ongoing support.
  • Users say that while PaintTool SAI has a smaller community, it still provides essential resources, Procreate, on the other hand, benefits from a larger user base, resulting in a wealth of tutorials and shared resources that enhance the learning experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PaintTool SAI
No pricing available
Procreate
No pricing available
Free Trial
PaintTool SAI
No trial information available
Procreate
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
61
9.4
43
Ease of Use
9.4
61
8.9
44
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
6.8
43
9.6
19
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
61
9.4
42
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI
Procreate
Procreate
PaintTool SAI and Procreate are categorized as Drawing
Unique Categories
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI has no unique categories
Procreate
Procreate has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.8%
Procreate
Procreate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
78.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
13.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.2%
Reviewers' Industry
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI
Design
19.7%
Graphic Design
11.5%
Animation
9.8%
Arts and Crafts
8.2%
Fine Art
4.9%
Other
45.9%
Procreate
Procreate
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
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI
Most Helpful Favorable Review
DB
Devon B.
Verified User in Arts and Crafts

I used PaintTool SAI for years, and it was absolutely one of the best programs for anime/manga style artwork. The lines are beautiful and crisp with the pen and brush tools, while the blur and watercolor tools are to die for. I haven't seen a program that...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Glen F.
GF
Glen F.
Verified User in Entertainment

Is doesn't have continuous support, it already feels outdated with some limitations on image size. The texture options for the brushes need an overhaul. It lacks circle selection, font support, rulers. It needs an overhaul to the distortion and selection...

Procreate
Procreate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Hadiza I.
HI
Hadiza I.
Verified User in Graphic Design

I like that procreate is very intuitive and easy to use. It eases user tasks with the efficient use of gestures. While using it, I found myself amused by its many features and I look forward to exploring more of them. With procreate, you the gap between...

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI Discussions
hola. quisiera saber si hay alguna herramienta de brillos? algún pincel que me recomienden
1 comment
little b.
LB
the layer mode brightness and everything you do on that layer will be bright :3Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
PaintTool SAI has no more discussions with answers
Procreate
Procreate Discussions
Do you use Procreate to develop vector artwork? If so what is your workflow like for that?
1 comment
Haley A.
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
Annesley W.
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
Rachel R.
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