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ibisPaint is a social drawing app for smartphones, tablets, and other devices, available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS
Best Digital Painting Software in 2026
ibisPaint leads this chart of 46 (8.1/10, free plan). Concepts is next (8.0/10, free plan), and Drawpile is the next highest-placed with a free plan (7.9/10). Digital painting tools let you draw, paint and build artwork digitally; platform support and controls such as brushes and layers usually decide the fit. Compare Android, Windows, macOS, iOS, Linux and web availability, then check free access, paid pricing, brush customization, layers, pressure sensitivity, color management and stroke stabilization. Android support varies, so check the individual listing before…
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Free planAndroidiOSWindows
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Drawpile is a free drawing, painting, sketching, and animation program for people working together on a shared canvas; it can also be used offline.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWeb
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FireAlpaca
FireAlpaca is a free digital painting tool for creating illustrations and images on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Free planLinuxmacOSWindows7.6$39.99 one-time - 5
Sketchbook
Sketchbook is a drawing app for work ranging from quick sketches to finished artwork.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.5Free plan - 6
Clip Studio Paint
Paid painting software for Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and web, with a free trial.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS7.4From $10.99 a year - 7
Sumo Paint
Online art editor with filters, text, symbols and more than 300 brushes for desktop or mobile browsers.
Free planWebExtension7.3From $4 a month - 8
Krita
Krita is a free, open-source digital painting program for making artwork.
Free planAndroidLinuxmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 9
Limner
Limner is a creative app for painting, illustration, vector work, animation, and comics.
Free planiOSmacOSWindows7.1Free plan - 10
ArtRage Vitae
AndroidiOSmacOSWindows6.9 - 11
Paintstorm Studio
Paid art software with customizable brushes, symmetry, perspective guides and multi-layer editing.
iOSLinuxmacOSWindows6.8 - 12
Adobe Fresco
Adobe Fresco is a free drawing and painting app for stylus and touch devices.
Free planiOSWindows6.7Free plan - 13
HEAVYPAINT
HEAVYPAINT is a digital painting app focused on a raw, digital-impressionist look.
AndroidiOSWebLinux6.7From $19.99 a year - 14
Tayasui Sketches
Tayasui Sketches is a digital drawing app designed to make drawing feel like working on paper.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS6.7Free plan - 15
Light Brush
Light Brush is a free digital painting application for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and the web.
Free planAndroidWebLinuxmacOS6.6Free plan - 16
MediBang Paint
Freemium painting software available on Android, iOS, Windows and macOS.
AndroidiOSWindowsmacOS6.6From ¥300 a month - 17
Rebelle
macOSWindows6.6 - 18
Sable Paint
Sable Paint is a GPU-native digital painting application for Windows and macOS, built with Rust and wgpu.
Free planmacOSWindows6.6$49 one-time - 19
GrafX2
GrafX2 is a free bitmap paint program inspired by Deluxe Paint and Brilliance, with a focus on 256-color drawing for pixel art, game graphics, and…
Free planLinuxWindows6.5Free plan - 20
Infinite Painter
Infinite Painter is an Android and iOS app for painting, drawing, and creating digital images.
Free planAndroidiOS6.5Free plan - 21
Pixia
Pixia is a free graphics tool for full-color painting and image processing.
Free planAndroidiOSLinuxWindows6.5Free plan - 22
Procreate
iOS6.5$5.99 one-time - 23
Realistic Paint Studio
iOSmacOSWindows6.5$11.99 one-time - 24
Art Set 4
Art Set 4 is an iOS digital painting and drawing app built around realistic tools and brushes.
Free planiOS6.4$12.99 one-time - 25
Artstudio Pro
iOSmacOS6.4From $4.99 a year
Choosing well
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Start with the device you plan to use, then confirm that the tool supports it. Listings cover Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux and web apps in different combinations.
If you want to move between a phone, tablet and computer, check platform support for the specific tool rather than assuming the same app is available everywhere.
Can you try it without paying?
Check the Free plan and free-trial fields first. A free plan can let you start without a subscription, while a trial gives temporary access before payment is due.
For freemium tools, compare what is included at no cost with the listed paid-from price.
How much brush and stroke control do you need?
Brush customization and stroke stabilization are the key fields for controlling how marks look and feel. Look for the combination that matches your drawing style.
If line smoothness matters, give stroke stabilization extra attention; if you build custom tools, compare brush customization.
Does it support your drawing workflow?
Check layer support, pressure sensitivity and color management against the way you work. These fields indicate whether the app fits layered artwork, pressure-aware input and color handling needs.
A phone or tablet workflow may benefit from pressure sensitivity, while layered projects depend on suitable layer support.
What paid price should you compare?
Use the Paid from field to compare starting prices between tools, and check whether the price follows a free plan or trial.
Read the pricing note for the billing period and any trial detail before choosing a paid option.
Questions people ask
Which digital painting software works on Android?
Android availability is shown in each listing. Check the Supported platforms field for the tool you want before installing it.
Is there free digital painting software?
Yes. Listings mark tools with a Free plan, and separate entries show when a free trial is available.
What should I compare in digital painting software?
Compare platform support, Free plan, Paid from, brush customization, layer support, pressure sensitivity, color management and stroke stabilization.
Do digital painting apps support pressure sensitivity?
Pressure sensitivity is a comparison field for this category. Check the individual listing to see whether the tool supports it.
Can I use digital painting software on Windows and Mac?
Windows and macOS support varies by tool. Confirm both platforms in the listing before choosing.