Clip Studio Paint
7.4#6 in digital painting softwareFrom $10.99 a yearAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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FireAlpaca
7.6#4 in digital painting software$39.99 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Clip Studio Paint | FireAlpaca |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | Animation tools include a light table and onion-skin features, and PRO supports simple animation up to 24 frames while EX includes full-length animation tools. | The program includes onion-skin animation and can export animated GIF files. |
| Comic tools | Comic tools include panel frames, speech balloons, text, effect lines, screentones, and multi-page project management. | Comic-oriented functions include frame creation, speed lines, concentration filters and halftone processing. |
| Founded | 1991 | LinkedIn lists PGN Inc. as founded in 2010. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | PGN Inc. lists CIOS Iwamoto-cho Building 3F, 1-13-3 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan. |
| Purpose | Clip Studio Paint is a digital art app for creating illustrations, comics, webtoons, and animations. | FireAlpaca is a free digital painting tool for creating illustrations and images. |
Clip Studio Paint plans
- Clip Studio Paint PRO annual/monthly plan$0.99 a month
- Clip Studio Paint EX annual/monthly plan—
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Ver. 5.0 perpetual license$63 a month
- Clip Studio Paint EX Ver. 5.0 perpetual license$277 a month
- Clip Studio Paint PRO Annual / Monthly Plan$0.99 a month
- Clip Studio Paint EX Annual / Monthly Plan$2.49 a month
FireAlpaca plans
- FreeFree
- FireAlpacaFree
- FireAlpaca standardFree
- FireAlpaca SE$39.99, paid once
Pick Clip Studio Paint if…
PRO is suited to concept artists, illustrators, and designers. EX is aimed at comic and manga artists and animators who need multi-page management or full-length animation tools.
Pick FireAlpaca if…
FireAlpaca suits illustrators and others making digital images who want a free tool for Windows, macOS, or Linux. The separate SE edition is an option for those seeking its additional brushes, layer masks, and liquify tool.