FireAlpaca
7.6#4 in digital painting software$39.99 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | FireAlpaca | Krita |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | The program includes onion-skin animation and can export animated GIF files. | Its 2D animation tools support audio, onion skinning, thousands of timeline frames, and export to video or still images. |
| Brushes | FireAlpaca distributes unique original brushes weekly, including pencil, watercolor, motif, pattern, and effect brushes. | Krita includes more than 100 preloaded brushes and over nine brush engines for customizing brushes. |
| Commercial use | The terms say FireAlpaca artwork can be used for any purpose, including commercial use, and no license fee is required for individual or commercial users. | The GPL permits commercial artwork, and the maker says users retain sole ownership of what they create with Krita. |
| Founded | LinkedIn lists PGN Inc. as founded in 2010. | 1998 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | PGN Inc. lists CIOS Iwamoto-cho Building 3F, 1-13-3 Iwamoto-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0032, Japan. | Deventer, Netherlands |
| Purpose | FireAlpaca is a free digital painting tool for creating illustrations and images. | Krita is a free, open-source digital painting program for creating professional artwork. |
FireAlpaca plans
- FreeFree
- FireAlpacaFree
- FireAlpaca standardFree
- FireAlpaca SE$39.99, paid once
Krita plans
- KritaFree
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 Krita if…
Krita suits illustrators, comic and concept artists, matte and texture painters, and digital VFX artists. It may also suit artists who want painting tools alongside 2D animation and plugin options.