PaintTool SAI AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Picker Tools

The best Color Picker alternative to PaintTool SAI is Adobe Photoshop. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Affinity or Kleki. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to PaintTool SAI and 12 are Color Picker Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Color Picker Tool alternatives to PaintTool SAI are Procreate, Rebelle, Our Paint and Milton.

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  1. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2423 likes

    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.

    226 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    Adobe Photoshop vs PaintTool SAI Comments
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    Positive
    0

    It isn't because it's not free.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    -1

    Photoshop is good. Because Photoshop can make an animation an we can draw an animate in this App

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -6

    The simplicity is not here. Too many options which I don't use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPaintTool SAI is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     59 likes

    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.

    67 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Procreate icon

    Procreate

     165 likes

    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.

    64 Procreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  6. Rebelle icon

    Rebelle

     18 likes

    Emulates realistic watercolor, acrylic, and dry media with physical paint diffusion, drying control, textured canvas, custom brushes, tilt and pressure support, color blending, masking tools, paint granulation, backruns, stencils, rulers, and high-res export.

    40 Rebelle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. Kleki icon

    Kleki

     11 likes

    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.

    65 Kleki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. Our Paint icon

    Our Paint

     9 likes

    Our Paint is a featureless but programmable painting program.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • itch.io
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  10. Milton icon

    Milton

     16 likes

    Milton is an open source application that features an infinite canvas. It feels raster-based but internally it works with vectors. It lets you export your work at any resolution.

    26 Milton alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. KRESKA.art icon

    KRESKA.art

     7 likes

    KRESKA.art is a free online drawing and painting app that lets you create art directly in your web browser. It offers a simple interface, diverse brushes, and unique features like auto-color tracing. You can use it to sketch and paint without any downloads or installations.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. HiPaint icon

    HiPaint

     5 likes

    HiPaint is a professional integrated drawing and coloring software specially designed for digital drawing creators. The intuitive and simple interface allows for easy and intelligent operation even for a newbie with a medium- or small-sized screen of a mobile device.

    33 HiPaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Pastela icon

    Pastela

     5 likes

    Pastela is a drawing app designed around the motto: "Draw out your creativity for the world."

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  14. DPaint JS icon

    DPaint JS

     6 likes

    Webbased image editor modeled after the legendary Deluxe Paint with a focus on retro Amiga file formats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  15. FireAlpaca SE icon

    FireAlpaca SE

     Like

    FireAlpaca SE features a new brush engine that utilizes multi-core processing and supports 16-bit channels, achieving both vibrant expression and high-speed processing.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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