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.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android Tablet
- KDE Plasma
- Epic Games Store
- PortableApps.com
- Steam
- F-Droid




Most users think Krita is a great Mischief alternative.
Krita is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Mischief.
Krita is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mischief.
- Krita is Free and Open Source
- Krita is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focused




















































MyPaint offers a very similar drawing experience to Mischief. You have an infinite canvas and can draw/paint forever in any direction. With it being a raster-based program, you are limited in how far you can zoom in and out, and how much detail you can cram into a small space, so there are naturally some tradeoffs.
Pros: More tools, more brush customization, an open file format compatible with Krita
Cons: No vector painting