Concepts AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Concepts is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Concepts and many of them are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Concepts are Krita, Microsoft OneNote, Xournal++ and Procreate.

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  1. Inkscape icon
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    Open source vector graphics editor with SVG support. Offers tablet support, non-destructive editing, and live previews. No registration needed, works offline, extensible with plugins, and provides privacy-focused, ad-free experience across multiple platforms.

    124 Inkscape alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
     
  2. Krita icon
     1415 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.

    142 Krita alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Microsoft OneNote icon
     1139 likes

    Comprehensive digital notebook offering organizers, shared notes, multi-device syncing, and optical character recognition, plus cloud-based data management for efficient information handling and accessibility.

    150 Microsoft OneNote alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
     
  4. Xournal++ icon
     187 likes

    Handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation using pen input and pressure sensitivity, shape drawing, customizable toolbar layouts, image insertion, audio recording, multi-language options, LaTeX integration, and complete export in PDF or PNG formats across all platforms.

    55 Xournal++ alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Xournal++ as an Alternative to Concepts
    purplecheriandres
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    There's a paywall for exporting it in SVG, PNG, PDF.

    In Xournal++, you can increase the canvas size to any size you want. It is not unlimited size, but you can export it as a PDF, PNG, or even SVG.

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    • Xournal++ is Free and Open SourceConcepts is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Xournal++ is Privacy focused and LightweightConcepts is not according to our users
  5. Procreate icon
     165 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

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  6. Butterfly is a note-taking app where your ideas come first. You can paint, add texts, and export them easily on every device. This app works on android, windows, linux, and in the web.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • AltStore
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
     
  7. Rnote icon
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    Rnote aims to be a simple but functional note taking application for freehand drawing or annotating pictures or documents. It eventually should be able to import / export various media file formats.

    23 Rnote alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  8. Graintouch icon
     7 likes

    Graintouch is a drawing app with the soul of print. Inspired by Risograph™ aesthetics, it lets you layer, blend, and create with the warmth of real ink—right on your screen.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. CollaNote icon
     6 likes

    All-in-one solution for note-taking, PDF annotation, digital planning, and journaling with 25 pens and brushes, AI shape detection, real-time collaboration, Smart Dark Mode, ASMR sound, audio recording, password protection, over 150 templates, and syncing options.

    34 CollaNote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Artecture enables you to sketch, draw and paint like never before. If you love to draw, regardless you are an amateur or a pro, this drawing app provides all the tools and brushes that you’d love.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
     
  11. Puddle Sketch is a whiteboard app for idea sketching. It offers an unlimited canvas for unrestricted drawing. The app has a simple design with easy-to-use tools, an intuitive interface, and a pleasing aesthetic.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad
     
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