The Best FireAlpaca AlternativesTop Digital Painting Tools & Image Editors like FireAlpaca

FireAlpaca is described as '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 vailable for both Mac and Windows users!' and is a popular digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to FireAlpaca for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, Web-based and Linux apps. The best FireAlpaca alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like FireAlpaca are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET and Affinity.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

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    GIMP delivers powerful functionalities for photo retouching, image composition, and format conversion. As a versatile tool, it serves as both a simple paint program and a high-end retouching suite, and offers batch processing for mass image tasks in an accessible open-source platform.

    190 GIMP alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
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    Comments about GIMP as an Alternative to FireAlpaca
    Top Positive Comment
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    GIMP is for photo editing mainly. I dont try to draw with it.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    5

    Not fun for drawing. Editing maybe, but not art.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    GIMP is way more oriented to image editing photoshop-style than to digital art.

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    • This alternative is disputed. GIMP is a legitimate FireAlpaca alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to FireAlpaca.

    • GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to FireAlpaca.

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightFireAlpaca is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon

    Krita

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Krita as an Alternative to FireAlpaca
    Top Positive Comment
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    Krita is much more powerful than FireAlpaca for drawing and painting. There is no real comparison possible. FireAlpaca is a light/simple drawing software with poor brush engine and Krita is a complete drawing and painting solution (and manages animation too).

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    FireAlpaca launches almost instantly, Krita takes about 10 seconds on my system. I make line art in other app and use these both mostly for fast simple coloring, so it makes sense to use the faster FireAlpaca. I also happen to like FireAlpaca downloadable watercolor brushes. There's any brush for any app today, but there's no choice paralysis with the less popular app. Overall Krita is more sophisticated and customisable for those who need that.

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    It's very good for drawing!! You can do that cool selection coloring thing!

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    • Most users think Krita is a great FireAlpaca alternative.

    • Krita is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to FireAlpaca.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourceFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
    • Krita is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedFireAlpaca 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.

    225 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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    though designed for photo editing it is a phenomenal drawing app the thing that can make fire alpaca seem better is how photoshop has more than one purpose and isn't laid out optimally for artists initially but you'll find layouts online if needed

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    FireAlpaca is a drawing app, while Adobe Photoshop is, well, a Photoshop app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Adobe Photoshop is a great FireAlpaca alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
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    Paint.NET

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    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    165 Paint.NET alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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    Comments about Paint.NET as an Alternative to FireAlpaca
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    TECHNICALLY freemium...you can download the 100% free version from the website, they only charge for the Windows Store version. Better Community and Developer support than any other option in this list INCLUDING GIMP.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Paint.NET is a great FireAlpaca alternative.

    • Paint.NET is Free and ProprietaryFireAlpaca is also Free and Proprietary
    • Paint.NET is Lightweight and MinimalisticFireAlpaca is not according to our users
  7. Affinity icon

    Affinity

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    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.

    64 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Photopea

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    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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about Photopea as an Alternative to FireAlpaca
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    It's more hard to use, doesn't have enough controls, and is confusing to learn how to use.

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    • Photopea is the most popular SaaS alternative to FireAlpaca.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
  10. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

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

    126 MyPaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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    It dos what it says on the tin - unlike the complicated GIMP, it lets you focus on the drawing.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think MyPaint is a great FireAlpaca alternative.

    • MyPaint is Free and Open SourceFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
  11. SketchBook icon

    SketchBook

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    Sketchbook drawing software features an artist-friendly, gesture-based user interface that is so fast and intuitive even new users can be productive within minutes.

    79 SketchBook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about SketchBook as an Alternative to FireAlpaca
    Top Positive Comment
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    There's a good mobile version I use on my ipad

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    I love both FireAlpaca and FireAlpaca. Compared to other free drawing software, these two have a nice fill tool to fill the color with a very nice effect.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Positive
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    very good interface, just simply as it would be. Very good brushes and this software works with Huion pen tablet very well (FireAlpaca doesn't). Multiple layers (not just 3 !) and different modes. Focus on drawing. Good app on mobile device too.

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    • Most users think SketchBook is a great FireAlpaca alternative.

    • SketchBook is Freemium and ProprietaryFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
  12. MediBang Paint icon

    MediBang Paint

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    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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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
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    Similar tools and positioning. Very good alternative.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    it is by the same company, and overall its a very good art program

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

    • MediBang Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
    • MediBang Paint is LightweightFireAlpaca is not according to our users
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    Procreate

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    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

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    I use procreate on my IPad for animation and Speedpaints. it is incredible and maybe in certain aspects even better than FireAlpaca

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Procreate is a great FireAlpaca alternative.

    • Procreate is Paid and ProprietaryFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
    • Procreate is Lightweight and CustomizableFireAlpaca is not according to our users
  14. Clip Studio Paint icon

    Clip Studio Paint

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    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.

    102 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    PaintTool SAI

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    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.

    91 PaintTool SAI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Windows
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    Comments about PaintTool SAI as an Alternative to FireAlpaca
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    Better brush engine, better brushes, great blender.

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    Its small manga studio art

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    Its an actual drawing software and has a strong community

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    • Almost everyone thinks PaintTool SAI is a great FireAlpaca alternative.

    • PaintTool SAI is Paid and ProprietaryFireAlpaca is Free and Proprietary
    • PaintTool SAI is CustomizableFireAlpaca is not according to our users
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