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, iPhone, iPad, Mac 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, Photopea, MyPaint and Pixlr.

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

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MediBang Paint alternatives page was last updated Dec 3, 2022
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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.

    189 GIMP alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

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

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  DRM Free
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    6.  High-resolution images
    7.  Retouch photos
    8.  Open PSD files
    9.  Image Processing
    10.  Dark Mode
    11.  Color to Alpha
    12.  Works Offline

    GIMP VS MediBang Paint

     
    Comments about GIMP as an Alternative to MediBang Paint
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    Guest
    Negative •Dec 3, 2022
    1

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

    Guest
    Negative •Jan 7, 2020
    4

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

    Vehemence26
    Negative •Jul 3, 2022
    0

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

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    • Some users think GIMP is a great MediBang Paint alternative, some don't.

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

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

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizableMediBang Paint is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon

    Krita

     1345 likes
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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    Main Window

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Digital Drawing
    2.  Blending brushes
    3.  Keyframe Animation
    4.  Drawing 2D
    5.  Advanced brush settings
    6.  Drawing Tablet Support
    7.  Digital-painting focused
    8.  Sketching
    9.  Color blending
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Texture painting
    12.  Custom Brushes

    Krita VS MediBang Paint

     
    Comments about Krita as an Alternative to MediBang Paint
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    aplah
    Positive •Jun 7, 2015
    2

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

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 28, 2020
    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.

    Egors111
    Positive •Jan 29, 2022
    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.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Krita is a great MediBang Paint alternative.

    • Krita is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to MediBang Paint.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourceMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Krita is LightweightMediBang Paint is not according to our users
  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
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    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 MediBang Paint

     

    • Photopea is the most popular Web-based alternative to MediBang Paint.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryMediBang Paint is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Pixlr

    Explore this platform for free, web-based photo editing; it provides tools like overlays, double exposure, and color splash for detailed modifications plus Pro features like Influence Masks and advanced blending.

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    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.

    122 MyPaint alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    MyPaint screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  Sketching
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Infinite canvas
    4.  Portable
    5.  Drawing Tablet Support
    6.  Fullscreen support
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Custom Brushes
    10.  Color blending

    MyPaint VS MediBang Paint

     
  7. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     383 likes
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    Explore this platform for free, web-based photo editing; it provides tools like overlays, double exposure, and color splash for detailed modifications plus Pro features like Influence Masks and advanced blending.

    217 Pixlr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Pixlr screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Gradients
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Correct Red Eyes
    7.  Photo effects
    8.  Multiple languages
    9.  Open PSD files
    10.  Custom overlays
    11.  AI-Powered

    Pixlr VS MediBang Paint

     

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

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryMediBang Paint is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightMediBang Paint is not according to our users
  8. Procreate icon

    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.

    58 Procreate alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Procreate screenshot 1

    Top Procreate Features

    1.  Apple Pencil support
    2.  Texture for brushes
    3.  Custom Brushes
    4.  Drawing 2D
    5.  Love
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Support for 4K
    11.  Works Offline
    12.  Drawing Tablet Support

    Procreate VS MediBang Paint

     

    • Procreate is the most popular commercial alternative to MediBang Paint.

    • Procreate is Paid and ProprietaryMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. 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.

    97 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    Clip Studio Paint screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance
    2.  Customizable
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Texture for brushes
    4.  Open PSD files
    5.  Tablet support
    6.  Smooth lines
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    11.  Add-ons
    12.  Vectorgraphic support

    Clip Studio Paint VS MediBang Paint

     
    Comments about Clip Studio Paint as an Alternative to MediBang Paint
    Vehemence26
    Positive •Jul 3, 2022
    1

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

    MediBang Paint Icon
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    • Most users think Clip Studio Paint is a great MediBang Paint alternative.

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

    Microsoft Paint

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    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.

    126 Microsoft Paint alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Microsoft Paint screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Remove Image Background
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Text to Image Generation
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Bundled with Windows
    9.  AI-Powered
    10.  Pixel Art

    Microsoft Paint VS MediBang Paint

     
    Comments about Microsoft Paint as an Alternative to MediBang Paint
    Guest
    Negative •Feb 28, 2020
    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!!!

    Guest
    Negative •Sep 4, 2019
    0

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

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

    • Microsoft Paint is Free and ProprietaryMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Microsoft Paint is LightweightMediBang Paint is not according to our users
  12. FireAlpaca icon

    FireAlpaca

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    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!

    130 FireAlpaca alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    FireAlpaca screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  User friendly

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Smooth lines
    3.  Digital Drawing
    4.  Blending brushes
    5.  Multi-choice brushes
    6.  Tablet support
    7.  Drawing Board

    FireAlpaca VS MediBang Paint

     
    Comments about FireAlpaca as an Alternative to MediBang Paint
    lilyd
    Positive •Jun 20, 2015
    0

    Medibang Paint/CloudAlpaca is essentially the same as FireAlpaca

    Guest
    Positive •Jul 14, 2015
    0

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

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    • Almost everyone thinks FireAlpaca is a great MediBang Paint alternative.

    • FireAlpaca is Free and ProprietaryMediBang Paint is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. PaintTool SAI icon

    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.

    88 PaintTool SAI alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PaintTool SAI screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Pen Stabilization
    2.  Texture for brushes
    3.  Color blending
    4.  Sketching
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Audio lessons
    8.  Stabilizing
    9.  Brush Stabilizers
    10.  Out Of The Box
    11.  Drawing 2D

    PaintTool SAI VS MediBang Paint

     
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