Simple Draw AlternativesDigital Painting Tools and other similar apps like Simple Draw

Simple Draw is described as 'A canvas you can draw on with different colors' and is a digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Simple Draw for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPad, iPhone, Android Tablet and Windows apps. The best Simple Draw alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Simple Draw are Affinity, Procreate, Fossify Paint and Pocket Paint.

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  1. 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.

    140 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • F-Droid
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    • Krita is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to Simple Draw.

    • Krita is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Simple Draw.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourceSimple Draw is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Krita is Customizable and Privacy focusedSimple Draw is not according to our users
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    Affinity

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    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.

    64 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Procreate

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    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.

    62 Procreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Procreate is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Simple Draw.

    • Procreate is the most popular commercial alternative to Simple Draw.

    • Procreate is Paid and ProprietarySimple Draw is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Procreate is CustomizableSimple Draw is not according to our users
  5. Fossify Paint icon

    Fossify Paint

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    Privacy-centric digital drawing tool perfect for all skill levels. Create, customize, and share art with adjustable brushes, canvas colors, and versatile format support via PNG, JPG, and SVG without compromising your privacy—fully open-source.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
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    Fossify Paint is directly forked from Simple Draw.

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    • Fossify Paint is the most popular Android alternative to Simple Draw.

    • Fossify Paint is Free and Open SourceSimple Draw is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Fossify Paint is Privacy focused and CustomizableSimple Draw is not according to our users
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    Kleki

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    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.

    64 Kleki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Kleki is the most popular Web-based alternative to Simple Draw.

    • Kleki is Free and Open SourceSimple Draw is Freemium and Proprietary
  12. HEAVYPAINT icon

    HEAVYPAINT

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    A simple yet secretly powerful painting app! Focus on pure colors and shapes with a streamlined interface. Ideal for plein air painting, color notes, sketches and studies.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Artflow Studio

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    Convert your tablet, Chromebook, or phone into digital sketchbook with more than 80 paint brushes, smudge, file and eraser tool. This fast and intuitive painting and drawing application will unlock full power of your imagination.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Kindle Fire
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