Corel Painter
5.8#41 in digital painting softwaremacOSWindows
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FireAlpaca
7.6#4 in digital painting software$39.99 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Corel Painter | FireAlpaca |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 | LinkedIn lists PGN Inc. as founded in 2010. |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | PGN Inc. lists CIOS Iwamoto-cho Building 3F, 1-13-3 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan. |
| Purpose | Painter is professional digital art software for sketching, painting, illustration, and photo-art. | FireAlpaca is a free digital painting tool for creating illustrations and images. |
Corel Painter plans
- 30-day Subscription—
- 365-day Subscription—
FireAlpaca plans
- FreeFree
- FireAlpacaFree
- FireAlpaca standardFree
- FireAlpaca SE$39.99, paid once
Pick Corel Painter if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.