# Balsamiq, Pencil vs Krita Comparison | | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 500 | 20 | 64 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (48.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Balsamiq Pros: - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Drag (5 reviews) Cons: - Limited Capabilities (3 reviews) - Learning Curve (2 reviews) ### Pencil **Not enough data** ### Krita **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (449 reviews) | 8.1 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (63 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (448 reviews) | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.6 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (250 reviews) | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.6 (441 reviews) | 5.9 (20 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Balsamiq #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Pencil #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Krita #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Prototyping | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A | | **Pencil** | N/A | N/A | | **Krita** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback and Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Sharing Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Error Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **User Interface Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Presentation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Prototyping | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Wireframing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Balsamiq** | 8.4/10 | 10 | | **Pencil** | N/A | N/A | | **Krita** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Importing Abilities** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Design Tools** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Framework Libraries** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Outlining Tools** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Mockup Creations** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Collaboration Software Integration** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback Communication** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Exporting Capabilities** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Software Design Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Balsamiq** | N/A | N/A | | **Pencil** | N/A | N/A | | **Krita** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Mockup Creations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Outlining Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Import Graphic Design Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export Wireframes and Prototypes** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Basics - Software Design Platforms | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **User Interface Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Presentation Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Error Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sharing Components** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Design and Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Collaboration Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Diagramming and Collaborative Whiteboard Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Documenting Trial Errors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality - Software Design Platforms | Feature | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Editing Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Framework Libraries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Feedback and Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Modeling Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to Balsamiq (3):** [Prototyping Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/prototyping), [Wireframing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/wireframing), [Software Design Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-design-platforms) **Unique to Pencil (1):** [Diagramming Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/diagramming) **Unique to Krita (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Balsamiq | Pencil | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 48.1% | 65.0% | 79.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 32.8% | 25.0% | 9.5% | | **Enterprise** | 19.1% | 10.0% | 11.1% | ### By Industry #### Balsamiq - **Computer Software:** 19.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 18.1% - **Design:** 9.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.3% - **Internet:** 6.3% - **Financial Services:** 3.4% - **Education Management:** 3.2% - **Higher Education:** 3.0% - **E-Learning:** 1.6% - **Retail:** 1.2% - **Other:** 26.4% #### Pencil - **Information Technology and Services:** 30.0% - **Computer Software:** 20.0% - **Internet:** 15.0% - **Design:** 10.0% - **Program Development:** 5.0% - **Online Media:** 5.0% - **Management Consulting:** 5.0% - **Legal Services:** 5.0% - **Graphic Design:** 5.0% #### Krita - **Graphic Design:** 19.0% - **Design:** 15.9% - **Internet:** 11.1% - **Arts and Crafts:** 9.5% - **Computer Networking:** 4.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8% - **Media Production:** 3.2% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2% - **Higher Education:** 3.2% - **Computer Software:** 3.2% - **Other:** 22.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Balsamiq - [Figma](https://www.g2.com/products/figma/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1547 reviews) - [Sketch](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1226 reviews) - [InVision](https://www.g2.com/products/invision/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (683 reviews) - [Moqups](https://www.g2.com/products/moqups/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (91 reviews) - [Miro](https://www.g2.com/products/miro/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13079 reviews) - [Marvel](https://www.g2.com/products/marvel/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews) - [Justinmind](https://www.g2.com/products/justinmind/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Lucid Visual Collaboration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/lucid-software-inc-lucid-visual-collaboration-suite/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8642 reviews) - [Adobe XD](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-xd/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (511 reviews) - [Axure RP](https://www.g2.com/products/axure-rp/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (277 reviews) ### Alternatives to Pencil - [Draw.io](https://www.g2.com/products/draw-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (446 reviews) - [Visio](https://www.g2.com/products/visio/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (690 reviews) - 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[Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews) - [PaintTool SAI](https://www.g2.com/products/painttool-sai/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (61 reviews) - [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews) - [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews) - [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Balsamiq - Title: [What is balsamiq software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-balsamiq-software) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Balsamiq makes software like Mockups and Wireframes. The software tools provide a way to create simple wire-frame style mockup sketches without distractions..." - Title: [Is it possible to create a prototype out of the mock-up, I mean, is it possible to a clickable version of the mock-up that allows me to go from one view to another?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28907-is-it-possible-to-create-a-prototype-out-of-the-mock-up-i-mean-is-it-possible-to-a-clickable-version-of-the-mock-up-that-allows-me-to-go-from-one-view-to-another) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, you can, when you click on a component on the right side you find something called "link", you can then link it to the page you want. The "clickable..." ### Pencil No discussions available for this product. ### Krita - Title: [How can we create a custom font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-we-create-a-custom-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "It's very difficult to create a custom Font and Krita isn't the best option to do it. Try with a Vector software like Adobe Illustrator (or Affinity..." - Title: [Is there a way to automate actions?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-way-to-automate-actions) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "There's no native tool for creating actions in Krita. About any external tool I'm not aware if there's any." - Title: [How can we create font set using Krita?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13378-how-can-we-create-font-set-using-krita) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Hi! As far as I know it is not possible creating font sets in Krita. This is a complex task and an specific software is needed. You can use the well-know..." - Title: [Is Krita a good art program?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-krita-a-good-art-program) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Anime, cartoons, print on demand, wall art, book illustration, fabric design, you could go on and on. It is fantastic, especially for artists who work in..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/balsamiq-vs-pencil-vs-krita)