Software for drawing using graphics tablets like wacom or using a tablet like an iPad.
Title | Platforms | Pricing |
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Medibang Paint / Paint Pro | Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android | Adware, no paid version |
Paint Tool SAI | Windows | $51 |
ArtRage | Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS | $79 + tax |
Clip Studio Paint | Windows, Mac OS, iOS | PRO: $49.99 |
EX: $219 | ||
Paintstorm Studio | Windows, Linux, Mac OS, iOS | $19 |
Sketchbook | Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android | Free Version: $0 |
Sketchbook Pro: $85 | ||
Corel Draw | Windows, Mac OS | Pricing unavailable with my browser (Sept 2019) |
Sketchable | Windows, Surface | Limited Version: $0 |
Premium Features, in-app Purchase: $30 | ||
Leonardo | Windows, Surface | During Beta: $39 |
Concepts | Windows, ChromeOS, iOS, Android | $0 with subscription option and in-app purchases |
Procreate | iOS | $9.99 |
Astropad | iOS | Astropad Studio (iPad): $0 with subscription option |
Astropad Standard (iPad): $29.99 (works in conjunction with a free Mac OS app) | ||
Artstudio | Mac OS, iOS | Artstudio Lite (iPhone): $0 |
Artstudio (iPhone/iPad): $4.99 with in-app purchases | ||
Artstudio Pro (iPhone/iPad): $11.99 | ||
Artstudio Pro (Mac OS): $19.99 | ||
Krita | Windows, Linux, Mac OS | $0 (donations welcome) |
Drawpile | Windows, Linux, Mac OS | $0 (unclear if they accept donations) |
Firealpaca | Windows, Mac OS | $0 (unclear if Firealpaca uses the same adware business model as Medibang Paint) |
Title | License | Details |
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Medibang Paint | No Limits | Adware |
Paint Tool SAI | Seems to be Per User | The FAQ says you can install it on a new Computer without acquiring a new license but it doesn't state whether you can install it on more than one computer. |
Artrage | Per User | |
Clip Studio Paint | Per User | Two computers used by the same user but not at the same time. Can be Windows and/or Mac OS but not iPad version. If you buy a new computer you can use the same serial number but again only two computers can be active at the same time and must only be used by the same user |
Paintstorm Studio | Per Computer | With a discount for 2 licenses at time of purchase. |
Sketchbook | Seems to be Per User | |
Concepts | Per User | |
Sketchable | Per Computer | |
Leonardo | Unclear as software is still Beta | |
Krita | No Limits | Open Source |
Drawpile | No Limits |
- Per Computer: You need to purchase a license for each computer
- Per User: You can install the license on a reasonable amount of computers provided you are the only one using the software
- No Limits: Install it on as many computers as you like without restriction. Generally applies to Open Source software.
- Medibang Paint: Adware with no Paid version
- Sketchable: The free version is too limited, see reviews on Microsoft store for context. The premium, one time purchase, seems to be $30.
Note: Leonardo and Sketchable are generally designed for the Surface tablet but have support for traditional graphics tablets.
Thanks! you should also list Weylus as a free open-source option though it doesn't provide stylus pressure on windows and mac.