Drawpile vs PD Howler

Drawpile plans

• DrawpileFree
• FreeFree

PD Howler plans

• Howler 2027 upgrade$17, paid once
• Howler 2027 full version$19.99, 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 PD Howler if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.