Krita
You might be paying for: Adobe Photoshop (for digital painting), Procreate
A digital painting application built for artists — for no monthly fee.
What you get
- ✓Advanced brush engine
- ✓Layers and vector tools
- ✓Animation support
- ✓HDR support
- ✓Tablet support
What's different from the paid version
Not a photo editor — it's specifically for painting and illustration. Better drawing tools than GIMP, more art-focused than Photoshop.
Perfect for
Digital artists, illustrators, and concept artists who want dedicated painting software.