Drawpile
7.9#3 in digital painting softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitDrawpile vs FireAlpaca
FireAlpaca
7.6#4 in digital painting software$39.99 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Drawpile | FireAlpaca |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | Animation tools include a timeline and onion skins, and users can animate collaboratively on a shared canvas. | The program includes onion-skin animation and can export animated GIF files. |
| Brushes | Drawpile includes over 200 built-in brushes, multiple brush engines, a brush editor and a stroke stabilizer. | FireAlpaca distributes unique original brushes weekly, including pencil, watercolor, motif, pattern, and effect brushes. |
| Brush library | The program includes more than 200 built-in brushes, several brush engines, a custom brush editor and stroke stabilization. | The maker publishes original brushes weekly, including analog, effects, nature and pattern brushes. |
| Licence | Drawpile is distributed as free and open-source software under GPLv3 or later. | An independent software listing identifies FireAlpaca as proprietary rather than open source. |
| Purpose | Drawpile lets people draw, paint, sketch and animate together on the same canvas, and it can also be used offline. | FireAlpaca is a free digital painting tool for creating illustrations and images. |
Drawpile plans
- DrawpileFree
- FreeFree
FireAlpaca plans
- FreeFree
- FireAlpacaFree
- FireAlpaca standardFree
- FireAlpaca SE$39.99, paid once
Pick Drawpile if…
Drawpile suits artists who want to make work together on one canvas, including people who need animation or offline use. Its server options also suit groups that want to choose between official community hosting and self-hosting.
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.