Krita
Open sourceFree open-source digital painting for illustrators
Best for painting · illustration · open-source
Our own editorial score, not public reviews.
Strengths
- Multiple brush engines
- Layers and drawing assistants
Skip if
you need contracts, SSO, or a named vendor SLA
Krita is a GPL painting app for illustration, comics, and animation. Brushes, layers, and assistants are free; a development fund is optional.
Key features
- Multiple brush engines
- Layers and drawing assistants
- Animation timeline
- Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
Why it is on Toolora
We list Krita for people who need painting · illustration · open-source. Skip it if you need contracts, SSO, or a named vendor SLA.
Closest alternatives on Toolora: Clip Studio Paint, ibisPaint, MediBang Paint.
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MediBang Paint
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Krita
Free / open source