Paintstorm AlternativesDigital Painting Tools and other similar apps like Paintstorm

Paintstorm is described as 'Studio is created for professional digital painting. And a major role in this program play the brushes. We did our best so that you can easily and quickly adjust the brushes suitable for your painting style' and is a digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Paintstorm for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and iPhone apps. The best Paintstorm alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Paintstorm are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, MyPaint and Clip Studio Paint.

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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.

    182 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 Paintstorm

     

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

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

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourcePaintstorm is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizablePaintstorm 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.

    137 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 Paintstorm

     

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

    • Krita is Free and Open SourcePaintstorm is Paid and Proprietary
    • Krita is LightweightPaintstorm 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.

    218 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    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.  Non Destructive Editing
    10.  Open PSD files
    11.  Resizing dpi
    12.  Hardware Accelerated

    Adobe Photoshop VS Paintstorm

     

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

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

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPaintstorm is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Corel Painter

    Corel Painter offers realistic traditional media simulation with features like customizable brushes, extensive format support, layering, blending tools, and more, tailored for professional artists working in drawing, painting, an...

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  6. 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.

    121 MyPaint alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    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 Paintstorm

     
  7. 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.

    96 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
    Customizable workspace

    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.  Drawing Tablet Support
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Built-in 3D model viewer
    12.  Natural media painting

    Clip Studio Paint VS Paintstorm

     
  8. 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.

    86 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 Paintstorm

     
  10. 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!

    121 FireAlpaca alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    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 Paintstorm

     
    Comments about FireAlpaca as an Alternative to Paintstorm
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    FireAlpaca is an EXTREMELY stable program. Maybe not as sophisticated as Painstorm Studio but it's still a pretty good program. Also it has more "rulers" so yeah.

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    • FireAlpaca is Free and ProprietaryPaintstorm is Paid and Proprietary
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    Corel Painter

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    Corel Painter offers realistic traditional media simulation with features like customizable brushes, extensive format support, layering, blending tools, and more, tailored for professional artists working in drawing, painting, and printmaking.

    75 Corel Painter alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Painter on Mac OS X

    Corel Painter Features

    1.  Paint simulation
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Conditional styles

    Corel Painter VS Paintstorm

     
  12. Glimpse Image Editor icon

    Glimpse Image Editor

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    Glimpse is an open source image editor based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The goal is to experiment with new ideas and expand the use of free software.

    163 Glimpse Image Editor alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Glimpse Image Editor screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The Glimpse editor has been discontinuedSource: https://glimpse-editor.org/posts/a-project-on-hiatus/

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Retouch photos

    Glimpse Image Editor VS Paintstorm

     
  13. Rebelle icon

    Rebelle

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    Rebelle lets you create realistic watercolor, acrylic and dry media artwork, using real-world color blending, wet diffusion, and drying!.

    38 Rebelle alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • SK flagSlovakia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Rebelle screenshot 1

    Top Rebelle Features

    1.  Watercolor
    2.  Tablet support
    3.  Custom Brushes
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Pressure Sensitivity
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Drawing Tablet Support
    9.  Natural media painting
    10.  Sketching
    11.  MultiTouch
    12.  Multiple languages

    Rebelle VS Paintstorm

     
  14. Artrage icon

    Artrage

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    A simple but lovely natural media painting and sketching program. Art oriented, but capable of loading/saving photoshop files.

    60 Artrage alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Artrage screenshot 1

    Top Artrage Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for 4K
    4.  Drawing Tablet Support
    5.  Apple Pencil support
    6.  Texture painting
    7.  Multi-choice brushes
    8.  MultiTouch
    9.  Color blending
    10.  Upload directly to Dropbox
    11.  Sketching
    12.  Colour control

    Artrage VS Paintstorm

     
  15. Npainter icon

    Npainter

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    NPainter is a free fast and simple painting software created from scratch. the most important goal is provide a powerful and lightweight tool for beginner and amateur art artists as well semi-professional artists.

    13 Npainter alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • itch.io
    Npainter screenshot 1

    Npainter Features

    1.  Custom Brushes
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Pressure Sensitivity

    Npainter VS Paintstorm

     
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