Drawpile
7.9#3 in digital painting softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitDrawpile vs Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Paint
6.2#35 in digital painting softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Drawpile | Microsoft Paint |
|---|---|---|
| Layers | Layer groups, blend modes, alpha preservation, clipping groups, masks and alpha lock are supported. | Layers can be edited independently, merged, and reordered to organize image compositions. |
| Purpose | Drawpile lets people draw, paint, sketch and animate together on the same canvas, and it can also be used offline. | Paint is a Windows graphics editing app for creating, editing, and manipulating images and drawings. |
Drawpile plans
- DrawpileFree
- FreeFree
Microsoft Paint plans
- Included with WindowsPriced on request
- Included with Windows—
- PaintFree
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 Microsoft Paint if…
Paint suits Windows users who want basic drawing and image-editing tools, including support for layers. Its AI features may suit users with supported devices and markets who meet the stated account and hardware requirements.