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FireAlpaca vs PD Howler

FireAlpaca

7.6#4 in digital painting software$39.99 one-time

Free planLinuxmacOSWindows

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PD Howler

6.1#37 in digital painting software$19.99 one-time

APIWindows

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FireAlpaca plans

FreeFree
FireAlpacaFree
FireAlpaca standardFree
FireAlpaca SE$39.99, paid once

PD Howler plans

Howler 2027 upgrade$17, paid once
Howler 2027 full version$19.99, paid once

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 PD Howler if…

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

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