ibisPaint
by ibisPaintibisPaint may suit digital artists using phones, tablets, or computers, including people making manga or frame-based animation.
Free plan Free trial From $27.99 a year AndroidiPhone & iPadWindowsMac
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Best Digital Painting Software 2026
Facts read 23 Sep 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Digital painting software helps you draw, paint, and build layered artwork on supported devices. This list helps Galaxy users and other buyers compare tools before choosing an app.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 ibisPaint | ibisPaint may suit digital artists using phones, tablets, or computers, including people making manga or frame-based animation. | 6.2 | $27.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Drawpile | Drawpile lets people draw, paint, sketch, and animate together on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. | 6.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Concepts | Concepts suits individuals and teams looking for illustration tools, templates, presentation design, or a brand kit. | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 HEAVYPAINT | HEAVYPAINT makes digital impressionist paintings on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, the web, and Windows. | 5.9 | $19.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Limner | Limner may suit illustrators, animators, and people working on comics or manga projects. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 19 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Clip Studio Paint | Clip Studio Paint provides art tools for Android, iOS, macOS, the web, and Windows. | 5.7 | $10.99 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 07 FireAlpaca | FireAlpaca is free digital painting software for Windows, macOS and Linux. | 5.6 | $39.99 one-time | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Artstudio Pro | 5.4 | $4.99 a year | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 MediBang Paint | MediBang Paint suits illustrators and comic creators who want drawing tools across desktop and mobile platforms. | 5.3 | ¥300 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 23 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Sketchbook | Sketchbook is a drawing app for sketches and finished artwork on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 30 Sep 2026 |
The page is refreshed nightly. Compare free plans, paid starting points, trials, brush customization, layers, pressure sensitivity, platform support, color management, and stroke stabilization.
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Drawpile
Drawpile lets people draw, paint, sketch, and animate together on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5 Record6.1 Visit
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Concepts
Concepts suits individuals and teams looking for illustration tools, templates, presentation design, or a brand kit.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows Record6.0 Visit
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HEAVYPAINT
HEAVYPAINT makes digital impressionist paintings on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, the web, and Windows.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.9 Visit
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Limner
Limner may suit illustrators, animators, and people working on comics or manga projects.
iPhone & iPadWindowsMac Record5.8 Visit
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Clip Studio Paint
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $10.99 a year Record5.7 Visit Clip Studio Paint provides art tools for Android, iOS, macOS, the web, and Windows.
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FireAlpaca
WindowsMacLinux $39.99 one-time Record5.6 Visit FireAlpaca is free digital painting software for Windows, macOS and Linux.
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MediBang Paint
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 ¥300 a month Record5.3 Visit MediBang Paint suits illustrators and comic creators who want drawing tools across desktop and mobile platforms.
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Sketchbook
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record5.3 Visit Sketchbook is a drawing app for sketches and finished artwork on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
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Sumo Paint
WebBrowser extension $4 a month Record5.3 Visit Sumo Paint is a browser-based drawing tool and image editor for desktop and mobile devices.
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Infinite Painter
AndroidiPhone & iPad Free plan Record5.1 Visit It suits artists at different experience levels who want to paint or draw on Android or iOS devices.
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Krita
AndroidWindowsMac+1 Free plan Record5.1 Visit Krita is a free painting app for Android, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
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Light Brush
AndroidWebWindows+2 Free plan Record5.1 Visit Light Brush makes digital paintings on Android, Linux, macOS, the web, and Windows.
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Rebelle
WindowsMac — Record5.1 Visit Rebelle runs on Windows and macOS as paid software for digital painting.
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Pixia
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 Free plan Record5.0 Visit Pixia provides color adjustment tools and tablet support on Android, iOS, Linux, and Windows.
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Tayasui Sketches
AndroidiPhone & iPadMac Free plan Record5.0 Visit Tayasui Sketches brings pencil, watercolor, and other drawing tools to Android, iOS, and macOS.
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Black Ink
Windows €99 a year Record4.9 Visit Black Ink runs on Windows for digital art with customizable brushes and procedural brush coding.
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Paintstorm Studio
iPhone & iPadWindowsMac+1 — Record4.9 Visit Paintstorm Studio is digital painting software for Windows, macOS, Linux and iOS.
Before you choose
Check the way you pay
Pricing models differ. Concepts lists a free plan, paid access from $4.99 per user per month, and a 7-day trial. Infinite Painter lists a free plan and a 7-day trial.
Drawpile, Sketchbook, Adobe Fresco, Art Set 4, Light Brush, Limner, Pixia, and SeePaint are listed with free plans.
Match your devices
The list covers Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and web apps. Check the supported-platform field against the devices you plan to use.
A tool that runs on a computer may not have a mobile or browser version, so confirm platform support before you commit to a workflow.
Compare brush and stroke controls
Brush customization shows how much control an app gives you over brush behavior. Pressure sensitivity matters when your pen or stylus changes marks with force.
Stroke stabilization can help smooth drawn lines. Compare these fields with the way you plan to sketch, ink, or paint.
Review layers and color
Layer support matters when you separate artwork into editable parts. Color management matters when color consistency is important across your workflow.
Check both fields alongside the app's platform support and pricing details before choosing a tool.
Questions
Does Concepts have a free plan?
Yes. Concepts lists a free plan, paid access from $4.99 per user per month, and a 7-day trial.
Which listed tools show free plans?
Concepts, Drawpile, Sketchbook, Adobe Fresco, Art Set 4, Infinite Painter, Light Brush, Limner, Pixia, and SeePaint are listed with free plans.
Which platforms does this list cover?
The listed platform categories are Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and web.
What drawing features can I compare?
The comparison fields include brush customization, layer support, pressure sensitivity, color management, and stroke stabilization.
Does the list include trial periods?
Yes. Concepts and Infinite Painter list 7-day trials. Other entries may use different pricing models or trial terms.
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