PaintTool SAI AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Image Editors

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   MediBang Paint

    119 likes

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

   77 MediBang Paint alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Digital Painting
   • Image Editor

   Origin

   • Japan

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Steam

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   Guest

   Jan 23, 2019

   5

   Its very convenient and it works on every device

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Top Negative Comment

   Guest

   May 9, 2019

   -1

   the app is filled with a bunch of tools and not enough explaniton

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Jul 1, 2020

   0

   I love the dark UI and how organized it is

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

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   • MediBang Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryPaintTool SAI is Paid and Proprietary
   • MediBang Paint is LightweightPaintTool SAI is not according to our users
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   Adobe Photoshop

    2433 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.

   228 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Image Editor
   • Digital Painting

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • iPad
   • Google Chrome
   • Wine
   • ReactOS

   

   

   

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   Guest

   Positive comment•Mar 10, 2017

   0

   It isn't because it's not free.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Jan 14, 2021

   -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 comment•Aug 27, 2016

   -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
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   FireAlpaca

    90 likes

   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!

   124 FireAlpaca alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Digital Painting
   • Image Editor

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   Guest

   Dec 15, 2017

   5

   Firealpaca is much easier to use! It's simpler to find your way around and it's completely free for mac and windows! It's also great because it has regular updates so you know it's always gonna get better. You can animate on it and use masks, references and palettes.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Dec 31, 2025

   0

   Overall very similar brush/color sampling system, especially with color blending.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Jan 14, 2021

   0

   FireAlpaca is good. Can be easier to draw with pentablet

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

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   • FireAlpaca is Free and ProprietaryPaintTool SAI is Paid and Proprietary
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   ibis Paint X

    41 likes

   ibis Paint is an easy yet powerful drawing app made with tools for sketching manga right at your fingertips.

   57 ibis Paint X alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Digital Painting
   • Image Editor

   Origin

   • Japan

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • Android Tablet
   • HUAWEI AppGallery
   • iPad

   

   

   

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   Top Positive Comment

   Guest

   Jun 12, 2017

   4

   The app is very functional :) So many brushes and options. Maybe at the beginning everything's a bit complicated, but if get used to it it's very easy and effective. Also there's a chance of learning so many methods and styles of drawing by the new features and even from other artists. I definitley recommend this aplication :3

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Positive comment•Dec 6, 2020

   0

   It's like medibang, but you don't have good stabilization and stuff like that. it's a simular.

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

   Guest

   Positive comment•May 11, 2020

   1

   Has a lot of features and the ones that are locked can be all unlocked at once if you watch one add, really good alternative but sadly it's only for phone users

   Review by a new / low-activity user.

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   • ibis Paint X is Freemium and ProprietaryPaintTool SAI is Paid and Proprietary
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   Affinity

    73 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.

   78 Affinity alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Image Editor
   • Vector Graphic

   Origin

   • Australia

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows

   

   

   

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   Photopea

    351 likes

   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.

   113 Photopea alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Image Editor
   • Digital Painting

   Origin

   • Czechia
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Online
   • Software as a Service (SaaS)

   

   

   

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    Clip Studio Paint

     136 likes

    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.

    104 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Digital Painting
    • Image Editor

    Origin

    • Japan

    Platforms

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

    

    

    

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    Guest

    Positive comment•Aug 13, 2019

    0

    not only can both do illustration, but CSP can do comics with ease and finesse, seriously if you wanna make comics, get csp.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    Guest

    Positive comment•Dec 9, 2017

    0

    It has very smooth drawing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    Guest

    Positive comment•Apr 19, 2018

    -3

    files don't seem compatible with posting to deviant art, has a bit of a learning curve

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    

    

    • Clip Studio Paint is Paid and ProprietaryPaintTool SAI is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Clip Studio Paint is LightweightPaintTool SAI is not according to our users
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    Procreate

     169 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.

    66 Procreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Digital Painting
    • Image Editor

    Origin

    • Australia

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    

    

    

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    Corel Painter

     70 likes

    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.

    79 Corel Painter alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Digital Painting
    • Image Editor

    Origin

    • Canada

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    

    

    

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    AzPainter

     22 likes

    AzPainter is a full color painting program for Linux. It's a lightweight tool with tablet pressure support, and provides basic functions such as selection, layers, filters. you can use it for painting, image editing, or pixel art making.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    • Digital Painting
    • Image Editor

    Origin

    • Japan

    Platforms

    • Linux

    

    

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    ADRIANO DUARTE

    Positive comment•Mar 7, 2019

    2

    Lightweight, very simple and powerful.

    Guest

    Positive comment•Jun 3, 2017

    3

    Smooth brushes, almost like PaintTool SAI. Includes "cell animation". ultra light, loads in 1 or 2 seconds in my computer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

    Guest

    Positive comment•Aug 30, 2017

    2

    Has almost funtions as Sai does

    Review by a new / low-activity user.

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    • AzPainter is Free and Open SourcePaintTool SAI is Paid and Proprietary
    • AzPainter is LightweightPaintTool SAI is not according to our users
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    Vectr

     92 likes

    Free vector graphics editor offering real-time collaborative editing, browser and cross-platform desktop support, scalable design tools, AI, EPS, SVG, PNG, JPEG import/export, grouping and shape manipulation, and intuitive pen and freehand drawing options.

    106 Vectr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Vector Graphic
    • Graphic Design

    Origin

    • Singapore

    Platforms

    • Online

    

    

    

    +3

    

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    TwistedBrush Pro Studio

     12 likes

    A powerful and unique digital art program, focusing on natural media painting, photo editing and illustrative styles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    • Digital Painting
    • Image Editor

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    

    

    

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