FireAlpaca
7.6#4 in digital painting software$39.99 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitFireAlpaca vs ibisPaint
What both publish
| Fact | FireAlpaca | ibisPaint |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | The program includes onion-skin animation and can export animated GIF files. | ibisPaint supports frame-by-frame animation and can produce videos with background music and audio. |
| Brushes | FireAlpaca distributes unique original brushes weekly, including pencil, watercolor, motif, pattern, and effect brushes. | The app offers over 47,000 brush types, with drawing speeds up to 120 fps. |
| Brush library | The maker publishes original brushes weekly, including analog, effects, nature and pattern brushes. | The official feature page lists more than 47,000 brushes with adjustable size, opacity, endpoints and texture. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | PGN Inc. lists CIOS Iwamoto-cho Building 3F, 1-13-3 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan. | Tokyo, Japan |
| Rating on Capterra | 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 23 reviews |
FireAlpaca plans
- FreeFree
- FireAlpacaFree
- FireAlpaca standardFree
- FireAlpaca SE$39.99, paid once
ibisPaint plans
- Free versionFree
- Premium Membership annual$27.99 a year
- Ad Removal Upgrade$15.99 a month
- Pro Upgrade$62.99 a month
- Windows Free trial / Demo ModeFree
- ibisPaint XFree
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.
Pick ibisPaint if…
It suits people who draw on phones, tablets, or computers and want brushes, manga tools, or animation features. Artists who need artwork syncing can use Cloud Storage, with 64MB on the free version or 20GB with Premium Membership.