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Krita

Open-source painting app for illustrators and concept artists

A free, open-source digital painting program with brushes, layers and animation tools. Aimed at illustrators, comic artists and texture painters.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Android

Categories: Design

Krita is an alternative to

Photoshop · GIMP

Krita compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Krita	Free	Yes	–	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android
Inkscape	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
GIMP	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Graphite	Free	Yes	–	Web
unDraw	Free	Yes	–	Web
Synfig Studio	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
OpenToonz	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux

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Questions

Is Krita free?

Krita is free.

Is Krita open source?

Yes, Krita is open source.

What platforms does Krita run on?

Krita is available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android.

What are some alternatives to Krita?

Similar indie products include Inkscape, GIMP, Graphite, unDraw and 4 more.

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