ibisPaint
8.1#1 in digital painting softwareFrom $27.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows
VisitibisPaint vs PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI
6.3#32 in digital painting software$5,500 one-timeWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ibisPaint | PaintTool SAI |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Privacy | IBIS INC. says it processes personal data under applicable data protection laws, including Japan’s Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and identifies itself as the data controller. | The license agreement says purchase information is used for personal identification if the user loses the license download password, and that it will not be sold or transferred. |
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
PaintTool SAI plans
- PaintTool SAI Ver.1 Software License$5,500, paid once
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.
Pick PaintTool SAI if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.