Top 10 Krita Alternatives & Competitors

(63)4.4 out of 5

Explore the best alternatives to Krita for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Krita include features and design. The best overall Krita alternative is GIMP. Other similar apps like Krita are Sketchbook, ArtRage, Procreate, and PaintTool SAI. Krita alternatives can be found in Drawing Software but may also be in Photo Editing Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Krita

  • GIMP
  • Sketchbook
  • ArtRage

Top 10 Alternatives to Krita Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Krita stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Graphic Design, Design, and Internet, and find the best product for your business.
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  1. GIMP

    (1,446)4.3 out of 5
  2. GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, GIMP is:

    More expensive
    #2
  3. Sketchbook

    (172)4.4 out of 5
  4. SketchBook drawing app and painting software helps digital artists and illustrators design with professional-grade perspective tools and an intuitive user interface.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, Sketchbook is:

    More expensive
    More usable
    Better at support
    #3
  5. ArtRage

    (72)4.4 out of 5
  6. ArtRage is a realistic and intuitive digital art program that mimics traditional media for Windows, Mac & iOS devices.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, ArtRage is:

    More expensive
    More usable
    Better at support
    #4
  7. Procreate

    (65)5.0 out of 5
  8. Procreate is a multi‑award winning creative application gives you the power to create beautiful sketches, inspiring paintings, and stunning illustrations wherever you are.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, Procreate is:

    Better at support
    More expensive
    More usable
    #5
  9. PaintTool SAI

    (61)4.3 out of 5
  10. PaintTool SAI is high quality and lightweight painting software, fully digitizer support, amazing anti-aliased paintings, provide easy and stable operation, this software make digital art more enjoyable and comfortable.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, PaintTool SAI is:

    More expensive
    More usable
    #6
  11. Painter

    (58)4.2 out of 5
  12. Corel Painter is still the best natural media painting software you can get.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, Painter is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    #7
  13. Clip Studio Paint

    (52)4.5 out of 5
  14. Standard paint tool for Manga drawing.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, Clip Studio Paint is:

    More expensive
    More usable
    Better at meeting requirements
    #8
  15. MyPaint

    (38)4.1 out of 5
  16. Fast and easy open-source graphics application for digital painters.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, MyPaint is:

    More expensive
    More usable
    #9
  17. Adobe Fresco

    (34)4.5 out of 5
  18. Built for the latest stylus and touch devices, Adobe Fresco brings together the world’s largest collection of vector and raster brushes, plus revolutionary new Live Brushes, to deliver a completely natural painting and drawing experience. For artists, illustrators, animators, sketchers, and anyone who wants to discover — or rediscover — the joy of drawing and painting.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, Adobe Fresco is:

    More expensive
    Better at support
    More usable
    #10
  19. Epic Pen

    (24)4.6 out of 5
  20. Epic Pen helps to draw, write or highlight directly over software, video, webpages or games.

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    Reviewers say compared to Krita, Epic Pen is:

    More expensive
    More usable
    Better at support