Best Drawing Software

Gauri Pawsey
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Researched and written by Gauri Pawsey

Drawing software products enable users to create original artwork with a variety of built-in tools. Users can use their computer’s mouse to draw, or may be able to integrate external devices such as electronic sketchpads that register strokes and translate them onto the screen. Drawing programs typically provide built-in effects options, and may integrate with photo editing programs or other design tools.

To qualify for inclusion in the Drawing category, a product must:

Allow users to create artworks from scratch using a variety of realistic drawing tools, such as digital pens, markers, and paintbrushes
Provide extensive variants of drawing tools (e.g. stroke size and shape, brightness) and customizable color palettes
Allow users to export completed drawings into one or more file types
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Best Drawing Software At A Glance

Leader:
Rebelle
Rebelle
Highest Performer:
Epic Pen
Epic Pen
Easiest to Use:
GIMP
GIMP
Top Trending:
Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint
Best Free Software:
Rebelle
Rebelle
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Rebelle

(76)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $3.99
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Rebelle is an award-winning, hyper-realistic painting software with phenomenal oils, acrylics, watercolors, and other wet and dry media. Paint pigments color mixing, oil thickness, watercolor diffusio

Industries: Arts and Crafts, Fine Art · Market Segment: 93% Small-Business, 1% Enterprise
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Rebelle features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.7
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
Piešťany
Company Website
https://www.escapemotions.com/
Twitter
@escapemotions
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/4988848

GIMP

(1,471)4.3 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Drawing software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

The GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and d

Users: Owner, Graphic Designer · Industries: Design, Computer Software · Market Segment: 69% Small-Business, 21% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsFree Services, Ease of Use, Photo Editing, Features, Efficiency
ConsLearning Curve, Limitations, Slow Performance, Limited Features, Poor Navigation
User SatisfactionSeller Details
GIMP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
7.5
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
Wilberville
Company Website
https://www.gimp.org/
Twitter
@GIMP_Official
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1176132/
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Procreate

(72)4.9 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Procreate is a digital art application designed exclusively for the iPad, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for artists and designers. It provides an intuitive interface that caters to both prof

Industries: Graphic Design, Arts and Crafts · Market Segment: 78% Small-Business, 11% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Procreate features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
HQ Location
Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Company Website
https://procreate.art/
Twitter
@Procreate
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/26220405/

Sketchbook

(176)4.4 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Sketchbook is a digital art application designed for artists and designers to create, sketch, and capture ideas seamlessly across desktop, mobile, and tablet devices. Its intuitive and streamlined use

Industries: Design, Graphic Design · Market Segment: 72% Small-Business, 14% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Drawing Details, Simple, Creativity Freedom, Customer Support
ConsPoor Usability, Editing Issues, Lacking Tools, Lag Issues, Limited Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Sketchbook features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2020
HQ Location
San Francisco Bay Area
Company Website
https://www.sketchbook.com/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sketchbook-inc/

Adobe Fresco

(34)4.5 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Built for the latest stylus and touch devices, Adobe Fresco brings together the world’s largest collection of vector and raster brushes, plus revolutionary new Live Brushes, to deliver a completely na

Industries: Design, Graphic Design · Market Segment: 79% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Adobe Fresco features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.0
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Jose, CA
Company Website
https://adobe.com
Twitter
@Adobe
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/1480/
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADBE
Phone
+1 (888) 649-2990

Clip Studio Paint

(55)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $24.99
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Clip Studio Paint is the artist’s app for drawing and painting loved by beginners and professionals, packed with innovative features to help you enjoy creating more. With dedicated tools for illustrat

Industries: Design, Graphic Design · Market Segment: 95% Small-Business, 4% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Clip Studio Paint features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1991
HQ Location
Shinjuku, JP
Company Website
https://www.celsys.com
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/celsys/

PaintTool SAI

(62)4.3 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

PaintTool SAI is a high-quality, lightweight digital painting software designed to provide a seamless and enjoyable experience for artists. Developed by SYSTEMAX, it offers full digitizer support with

Industries: Design, Graphic Design · Market Segment: 81% Small-Business, 10% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
PaintTool SAI features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
6.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.4
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
HQ Location
Tokyo, Japan
Company Website
https://www.systemax.jp/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps

Sketch.IO

(16)4.3 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Whether you’re working on a school poster or brainstorming your next comic book character, Sketchpad makes it easy to bring your ideas to life. Easily draw, edit photos, or design your next business c

Market Segment: 69% Small-Business, 19% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Sketch.IO features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.0
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
N/A
Company Website
https://sketch.io
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sketch-io/about/

Krita

(63)4.4 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Krita is a free and open-source digital painting and 2D animation software designed for artists of all levels, from beginners to professionals. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools tailored for il

Users: Web Designer, Graphic Designer · Industries: Graphic Design, Design · Market Segment: 79% Small-Business, 11% Enterprise
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Krita features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.7
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
7.9
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
HQ Location
Netherlands
Company Website
https://krita.org/
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/27047551/

ArtRage

(73)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:US$79
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

ArtRage is uniquely realistic and intuitive drawing software for real artists. Designed to be easy and fun to use, yet powerful enough for professionals, ArtRage offers a wide range of digital and nat

Users: Graphic Designer · Industries: Graphic Design, Design · Market Segment: 77% Small-Business, 15% Enterprise
User SatisfactionSeller Details
ArtRage features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
1994
HQ Location
Milford, NH
Company Website
https://www.ambient1.com
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/5132357/

Painter

(59)4.2 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Corel Painter is a premier digital art application designed to emulate the look and feel of traditional painting and drawing mediums. It offers artists a vast array of tools and features that replicat

Industries: Graphic Design, Design · Market Segment: 73% Small-Business, 14% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Painter features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.8
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
7.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2006
HQ Location
Bellevue, WA
Company Website
https://www.mindmanager.com/
Twitter
@corelsoftware
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/mindmanagerglobal/

Epic Pen

(24)4.6 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Epic Pen helps to draw, write or highlight directly over software, video, webpages or games.

Industries: Graphic Design · Market Segment: 63% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Epic Pen features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
9.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
HQ Location
Galway
Company Website
https://tankstudios.ltd/
Twitter
@epicpenapp
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tank-studios-ltd/

MyPaint

(39)4.1 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

MyPaint is a free and open-source digital painting application designed for artists seeking a natural and intuitive drawing experience. Compatible with Linux, macOS, and Windows, it offers a distracti

Market Segment: 62% Small-Business, 26% Enterprise
User SatisfactionSeller Details
MyPaint features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.1
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
Year Founded
2018
HQ Location
Oran, DZ
Company Website
https://mypaint.org/
Twitter
@MyPaintApp
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mypaint/

YouiDraw Drawing

(11)4.4 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

YouiDraw Drawing helps create stunning vector graphic design through html5 canvas with Google Drive without the need to download any software.

Market Segment: 73% Small-Business, 18% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
YouiDraw Drawing features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
HQ Location
Newark
Company Website
https://site.youidraw.com/
Twitter
@YouiDraw
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/youidraw-ltd/about/

MyBrushes Paint for Mac

(13)4.1 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

MyBrushes Paint for Mac app is the best Mac paint tool to paint on Mac infinite canvas and PLAYBACK whole drawing.

Market Segment: 85% Small-Business, 23% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionSeller Details
MyBrushes Paint for Mac features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.2
8.8
Ease of Use
Average: 8.6
Seller Details
HQ Location
N/A
Company Website
https://www.effectmatrix.com
LinkedIn® Page
https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps
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