Dotgrid AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to Dotgrid is Inkscape, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Dotgrid and 12 are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to Dotgrid are Adobe Photoshop, Photopea, Affinity Designer and Pencil Project.

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Dotgrid alternatives page was last updated Dec 26, 2023
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  1. Inkscape icon

    Inkscape

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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.

    125 Inkscape alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
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    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Scalable
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Vectorize raster images
    3.  Support for SVG
    4.  Live Path Effects
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Export to SVG
    9.  Edit PDF
    10.  High-resolution images
    11.  Visual Editing
    12.  Symbols

    Inkscape VS Dotgrid

     

    • Inkscape is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Dotgrid.

    • Inkscape is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dotgrid.

    • Inkscape is Free and Open SourceDotgrid is also Free and Open Source
    • Inkscape is Customizable and Privacy focusedDotgrid is not according to our users
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    Adobe Photoshop

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    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.

    223 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    Adobe Photoshop screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  RAW Photo Editors
    2.  Color correction
    3.  Photo effects
    4.  Advanced brush settings
    5.  Image Processing
    6.  Raster graphics
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Color Picker
    9.  Resizing dpi
    10.  Hardware Accelerated
    11.  Support for CMYK Mode
    12.  Non Destructive Editing

    Adobe Photoshop VS Dotgrid

     

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based, iPhone & iPad alternative to Dotgrid.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Dotgrid.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryDotgrid is Free and Open Source
  4. Photopea icon

    Photopea

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    Online photo editor, which can work with PSD, XCF and Sketch files (Photoshop, Gimp and Sketch App). Convert between PSD, XCF, JPG, PNG and many other formats.

    104 Photopea alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Photopea screenshot 1

    Top Photopea Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Open PSD files
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Vectorize raster images
    5.  Photoshop-like
    6.  Sketch to PSD
    7.  RAW Photo Editors
    8.  Text tool
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Colorize Photo
    12.  No registration required

    Photopea VS Dotgrid

     
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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social ...

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  6. Affinity Designer icon

    Affinity Designer

     372 likes
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    A precise vector graphic design software built for creative professionals, offering vibrant colors, high-speed performance, live gradients, customizable shapes, and unique non-destructive features for superior design flexibility.

    53 Affinity Designer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Affinity Designer screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  No Subscription
    2.  Vector strokes
    3.  Open PSD files
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Snapping
    6.  Export to PDF
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Pixel Persona
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Drawing Tablet Support
    11.  Non Destructive Editing
    12.  Pressure Sensitivity

    Affinity Designer VS Dotgrid

     
  7. Pencil Project icon

    Pencil Project

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    Pencil is a standalone app that lets you create diagrams or UI mockups. It doesn't have collaboration/multi-user features.

    79 Pencil Project alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    Pencil Project screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    It seems that this project is inactive. Since late 2023 there has been virtually no development in their GitHub repository.

    Pencil Project Features

    1.  Prototyping
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Cliparts
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Export to HTML
    7.  Export to SVG
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  Export to PNG

    Pencil Project VS Dotgrid

     
  8. Lunacy icon

    Lunacy

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    Lunacy is a native Windows app that opens, edits, and stores .sketch files. In short, it’s long-awaited Sketch for Windows. It solves the big pain of design teams working on different operating systems and improves the process of transition from design to development.

    33 Lunacy alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lunacy screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  UI Design
    3. Sketch icon  Import from Sketch
    4.  Export to SVG
    5.  UX Design
    6.  Windows Compatible
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Support for Layers
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  Portable
    12.  Cloud Sync

    Lunacy VS Dotgrid

     
  10. Xara Designer Pro icon

    Xara Designer Pro

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    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.

    55 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xara Designer Pro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Live Preview
    7.  Pressure Sensitivity
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Node Based
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    12.  Photo effects

    Xara Designer Pro VS Dotgrid

     
  11. Kleki icon

    Kleki

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    Kleki is a multi-platform web app for painting and editing. It features: 4 different brushes; pressure sensitivity for Wacom tablets; up to 8 layers; numerous filters with real-time preview; import to PSD, PNG, JPEG; export to JPEG and PNG; upload to imgur.com; local storage.

    19 Kleki alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    Kleki screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Pressure Sensitivity
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Drawing Tablet Support
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Web-Based

    Kleki VS Dotgrid

     
  12. QueekyPaint icon

    QueekyPaint

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    QueekyPaint is a unique browser-based drawing tool for creating animated drawings online. Visit the massive gallerys and learn drawing by watching the process of your favourite artists. QueekyPaint is free and simple to use.

    67 QueekyPaint alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    QueekyPaint screenshot 1

    QueekyPaint Features

    1.  Real time collaboration
    2.  Browser-based

    QueekyPaint VS Dotgrid

     
  13. Xara Photo & Graphic Designer icon

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer

     28 likes
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    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer, formerly Xara Xtreme, is a fast graphics software with versatile illustration tools and advanced photo management. It streamlines creative tasks, allowing users to retouch images, create social media posts, and design website graphics in one...

    47 Xara Photo & Graphic Designer alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer screenshot 1

    Xara Photo & Graphic Designer VS Dotgrid

     
  14. EvolveUI icon

    EvolveUI

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    EvolveUI is tailored for user experience designers, information architects, interaction designers, and web developers. Prototype, Design, and Export to the Web!.

    68 EvolveUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    EvolveUI screenshot 1

    EvolveUI VS Dotgrid

     
  15. BitMappery icon

    BitMappery

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    A photo editing tool running inside your web browser.

    92 BitMappery alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    BitMappery screenshot 1

    BitMappery Features

    1.  Browser-based

    BitMappery VS Dotgrid

     
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