MediBang Paint AlternativesTop Digital Painting Tools & Image Editors like MediBang Paint

MediBang Paint is described as 'Lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS' and is a very popular digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to MediBang Paint for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, iPhone and Android apps. The best MediBang Paint alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MediBang Paint are Krita, Affinity, Photopea and MyPaint.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4737 likes

    Free open-source suite offering advanced photo retouching, image composition, original artwork creation, batch processing, plugin support, custom scripting, mass image format conversion, and integration with free publishing tools for comprehensive editing solutions.

    190 GIMP alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs MediBang Paint Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    Medibang is far more intuitive, while using GIMP can be frustrating

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    its not made for drawing, but rather to edit photos, and is very hard to use

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Vehemence26
    Negative
    0

    GIMP is a photo editing software, I rarely see it used for digital art like MediBang Paint.

    3 of 4 comments
    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Customizable and Privacy focusedMediBang Paint is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon

    Krita

     1417 likes

    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    143 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • AppImage
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    Krita vs MediBang Paint Comments
    aplah
    Positive
    2

    Krita is also a free user-supported painting program and I've seen people draw comics with it.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It has proper comic and manga sheets ready to use by anyone who desires to use Krita for it. It's also a painting program.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Egors111
    Positive
    0

    It is open source and free, also it is one of the most powerful digital painting apps on Linux. So if you run any kind of Linux distro, this is definitely your choice for digital drawing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    • Krita is Free and Open SourceMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Krita is Customizable and Privacy focusedMediBang Paint is not according to our users
  4. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     60 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.

    67 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  6. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     337 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.

    111 Photopea alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

     388 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    128 MyPaint alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  8. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     390 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    228 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Clip Studio Paint icon

    Clip Studio Paint

     134 likes

    Professional software for comic and manga creation, optimized with panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, toning, vector support, and 3D model import, suitable for artists seeking advanced drawing and coloring tools.

    103 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    Clip Studio Paint vs MediBang Paint Comments
    Vehemence26
    Positive
    1

    CSP is more expensive (ie. it's not free) but it is far more customizable and powerful.

    • Clip Studio Paint is Paid and ProprietaryMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Clip Studio Paint is CustomizableMediBang Paint is not according to our users
  11. Procreate icon

    Procreate

     166 likes

    Procreate is a versatile, award-winning app for creative digital drawing and painting on iOS. It delivers a robust, professional toolset with hundreds of configurable brushes, a powerful layering system, vector graphic tools, and comprehensive design capabilities, ensuring desktop-level flexibility and power.

    63 Procreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  12. Microsoft Paint icon

    Microsoft Paint

     179 likes

    Windows-bundled image editor for basic painting and raster editing tasks, supporting bitmap, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and TIFF. Offers layer support, offline access, no registration, and dark mode. Lightweight and ad-free, ensuring minimal resource use.

    125 Microsoft Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Microsoft Paint vs MediBang Paint Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    There is no option for good brushes. The airbrush brush also is an really crappy brush that is similar to pixel confetti. Also, there is no LAYERS!!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    There is NO option for GOOD brushes and no LAYERS!!!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Microsoft Paint is Free and ProprietaryMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Paint is MinimalisticMediBang Paint is not according to our users
  13. FireAlpaca icon

    FireAlpaca

     89 likes

    FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily. We made it possible to provide the completely free download, in order for our products to be experienced by more users from all over the world. It is available for both Mac and Windows users!

    124 FireAlpaca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    FireAlpaca vs MediBang Paint Comments
    lilyd
    Positive
    0

    Medibang Paint/CloudAlpaca is essentially the same as FireAlpaca

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Medibang Paint is the comics oriented version of FireAlpaca, but with a different look and feel.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • FireAlpaca is Free and ProprietaryMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
  14. PaintTool SAI icon

    PaintTool SAI

     141 likes

    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.

    92 PaintTool SAI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Corel PaintShop Pro icon

    Corel PaintShop Pro

     107 likes

    Corel's tool provides comprehensive photo editing and design features including enhanced layers, precise tools, RAW editing, and organization capabilities such as keyword tags, auto sorting, and facial recognition, making it ideal for both novices and professionals in various projects.

    157 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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