Clip Studio Paint AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors

The best Photo Editor alternative to Clip Studio Paint is MediBang Paint, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Clip Studio Paint and 17 are Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Editor alternatives to Clip Studio Paint are Adobe Photoshop, Affinity, Photopea and CorelDRAW Graphics Suite.

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  1. MediBang Paint icon

    MediBang Paint

     117 likes

    MediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.

    75 MediBang Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    Comments about MediBang Paint as an Alternative to Clip Studio Paint
    Milla Palacio
    Positive
    2

    Not only is it free, they do share a lot of common functionality. Of course, MediBang Paint isn't as feature-rich, but it's still good for anime- and manga-style art.

    SoftOlive
    Positive
    0

    It's an amazing tool for art, just like Clip Studio Paint. VERY good for not just manga, anime, etc art styles, but other art styles.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    It has all the things that I needed that Clip Studio Paint also had! LOVE IT!??

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks MediBang Paint is a great Clip Studio Paint alternative.

    • MediBang Paint is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Clip Studio Paint.

    • MediBang Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2419 likes

    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    226 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    Comments about Adobe Photoshop as an Alternative to Clip Studio Paint
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Photoshop is a photo retouch application rather than a paint or sketch app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Adobe Photoshop is a legitimate Clip Studio Paint alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based alternative to Clip Studio Paint.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Clip Studio Paint.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     55 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    68 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Affinity as an Alternative to Clip Studio Paint
    cel
    Negative
    0

    Different intended audience, difference tools pack.

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    • Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is Paid and Proprietary
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    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

    A full suite of graphic design software that provides vector illustration, page layout, image editing, and tracing software. Designed for professional designers, it delivers precision tools, excellent file compatibility, and qual...

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    Photopea

     336 likes

    Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.

    112 Photopea alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to Clip Studio Paint.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is Paid and Proprietary
  7. CorelDRAW Graphics Suite icon

    CorelDRAW Graphics Suite

     216 likes

    A full suite of graphic design software that provides vector illustration, page layout, image editing, and tracing software. Designed for professional designers, it delivers precision tools, excellent file compatibility, and quality content for crafting professional results from creative ideas.

    89 CorelDRAW Graphics Suite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about CorelDRAW Graphics Suite as an Alternative to Clip Studio Paint
    lauraess1
    Negative
    0

    CorelDRAW is primarily a vector drawing and design package, rather than primarily a bitmap editor.

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    • CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is Paid and ProprietaryClip Studio Paint is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Xara Designer Pro

     32 likes

    Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides abundant templates, and powers web design and prototyping without coding.

    58 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Seashore icon

    Seashore

     69 likes

    Seashore is an open source image editor for Mac OS. It features gradients, textures and anti-aliasing for both text and brush strokes. It supports multiple layers and alpha channel editing. It is based around the GIMPs technology and uses the same native file format.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
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  11. PixelStyle icon

    PixelStyle

     10 likes

    PixelStyle Photo Editor for Mac is an all-in-one photo editing and graphic design software, providing professional high-quality photo processing tools to edit the photos, enhance and touch up photos on Mac OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    PixelStyle Photo Editor for Mac
     
  12. Icecream Photo Editor icon

    Icecream Photo Editor

     4 likes

    Meet Icecream Photo Editor - the best free photo editor and photo manager for Windows. Edit your pictures like a pro: add text and images, crop and resize, add filters, create collages and more with ease.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. XGimp icon

    XGimp

     4 likes

    XGimp is a version of gimp that works on a mobile. It can be used as a paint program, image editor or a photo retouching program.

    170 XGimp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. AlterPhoto icon

    AlterPhoto

     1 like

    AlterPhoto is powerful photo editor and image manipulation tool for Windows. It combines ease of use with powerful editing features powered by computer vision and generative AI. This program will become an indispensable tool for both photographers and graphic designers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Photokit icon

    Photokit

     3 likes

    PhotoKit.com is integrated with a powerful online photo editor, smart brush, image quality enhancement, exposure repairment and image filters, splicing, cropping, transformation, painting, resizing, and can add text, shape, sticker, frame, round corners, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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