PaintTool SAI Alternatives for iPad

PaintTool SAI is not available for iPad but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is MediBang Paint, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to PaintTool SAI and 18 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to PaintTool SAI are Adobe Photoshop, ibis Paint X, Clip Studio Paint and Procreate.

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PaintTool SAI alternatives are mainly Digital Painting Tools but may also be Image Editors or Photo Editors.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of PaintTool SAI.
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PaintTool SAI alternatives page was last updated Nov 11, 2024
  1. MediBang Paint icon
     114 likes

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

    73 MediBang Paint alternatives
    Great for anime or comics

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multi-choice brushes
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Digital-painting focused
    4.  Color blending
    5.  Pen Stabilization
    6.  Keyframe Animation
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Drawing Tablet Support
    10.  Custom Brushes
    11.  Category Filters
    12.  Texture for brushes
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    Comment summary: MediBang Paint is praised for its organized dark UI, wide range of tools, and convenience across devices. Users appreciate its regular updates and affordability, noting its extensive brush sets and unique features not found in PaintTool SAI. However, some users find the toolset overwhelming and seek improvements in specific functions like the magic tool. Positive comparisons with Fire Alpaca and the ability to share with others further enhance its appeal.
    Guest

    Its very convenient and it works on every device

    Top positive commentJan 23, 2019
    4
    Guest

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

    Top negative commentMay 9, 2019
    -1
    Guest

    I love the dark UI and how organized it is

    Positive commentJul 1, 2020
    -1
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    • Almost everyone thinks MediBang Paint is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.

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

    • MediBang Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryPaintTool SAI is Paid and Proprietary
    • MediBang Paint is LightweightPaintTool SAI is not according to our users
  2. Adobe Photoshop icon
     2393 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.

    220 Adobe Photoshop alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS

    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.  Resizing dpi
    10.  Hardware Accelerated
    11.  Support for CMYK Mode
    12.  Non Destructive Editing
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    Guest

    It isn't because it's not free.

    Positive commentMar 10, 2017
    0
    Guest

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

    Positive commentJan 14, 2021
    -1
    Guest

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

    Negative commentAug 27, 2016
    -6
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    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based alternative to PaintTool SAI.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to PaintTool SAI.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPaintTool SAI is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. ibis Paint X icon
     39 likes

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

    46 ibis Paint X alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

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

    Top ibis Paint X Features

    1.  Color blending
    2.  Extract Drawing
    3.  Text tool
    4.  Pressure Sensitivity
    5.  Custom Brushes
    6.  Realtime magic wand tool
    7.  Support for Layers
    8.  Texture for brushes
    9.  Blur Filter
    10.  Brush Stabilizers
    11.  Pen Stabilization
    12.  Gradients
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    Guest

    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

    Top positive commentJun 12, 2017
    4
    Guest

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

    Positive commentDec 6, 2020
    0
    Guest

    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

    Positive commentMay 11, 2020
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    • Almost everyone thinks ibis Paint X is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.

    • ibis Paint X is Freemium and ProprietaryPaintTool SAI is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Clip Studio Paint icon
     122 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.

    102 Clip Studio Paint alternatives
    Blank Canvas

    License model

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Optimal performance

    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
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    Guest

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

    Positive commentAug 13, 2019
    0
    Guest

    It has very smooth drawing

    Positive commentDec 9, 2017
    0
    Guest

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

    Positive commentApr 19, 2018
    -3
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    • Almost everyone thinks Clip Studio Paint is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.

    • 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
  5. Procreate icon
     158 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.

    57 Procreate alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    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
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  6. Paintstorm icon
     21 likes

    Paintstorm 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.

    38 Paintstorm alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPad

    Paintstorm Features

    1.  Multi-choice brushes
    2. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
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  7. Pastela icon
     3 likes

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

    18 Pastela alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPad

    Pastela Features

    1.  Built-in Color Picker
    2.  Pressure Sensitivity
    3.  Custom Brushes
    4.  Support for Layers
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