FireAlpaca
7.6#4 in digital painting software$39.99 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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Sketchbook
7.5#5 in digital painting softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
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| Fact | FireAlpaca | Sketchbook |
|---|---|---|
| Brushes | FireAlpaca distributes unique original brushes weekly, including pencil, watercolor, motif, pattern, and effect brushes. | The app includes customizable pencils, markers, airbrushes, paint, smear brushes, and other brush types. |
| Downloads | The download page offers version 2.16.3 for Windows 10 or later, macOS 12 or later, and Linux distributions including Ubuntu 23.04, Fedora 36, and Debian 12 or later. | The help center lists the Microsoft Store, Mac App Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play as download sources. |
| Drawing tools | Listed functions include animation, mesh deformation, gradient maps, lasso fill, CMYK display, text, halftone, 3D perspective, tone curves, and reference windows. | It includes rulers, French curves, Predictive Stroke, and vertical, horizontal, and radial symmetry tools. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Purpose | FireAlpaca is a free digital painting tool for creating illustrations and images. | Sketchbook is a drawing app for creating anything from quick sketches to finished artwork. |
FireAlpaca plans
- FreeFree
- FireAlpacaFree
- FireAlpaca standardFree
- FireAlpaca SE$39.99, paid once
Sketchbook plans
- FreeFree
- Premium Bundle—
- Sketchbook Pro for Mac—
- Sketchbook Pro direct license$24.99 a year
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 Sketchbook if…
Sketchbook suits people who want drawing tools across desktop and mobile, including stylus input and layered work. Those who need the mobile Premium Bundle’s advanced tools or the direct desktop license should note their separate terms.