# Clip Studio Paint, Epic Pen vs Krita Comparison | | Clip Studio Paint | Epic Pen | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 55 | 24 | 64 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (96.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $49.99 With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Clip Studio Paint | Epic Pen | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 8.8 (63 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Clip Studio Paint #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Clip Studio Paint PRO Price: $49.99 With One-Time Purchase Description: Clip Studio Paint PRO is the artist’s studio packed with essential and dedicated tools for illustrations and painting. Key Features: - Natural, customizable pen and brush tools, from watercolors and oils to pattern brushes - 3D models and drawing figures that you can reference for layouts and sketches - Material library of more than 40,000 brushes and materials made by the community [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Epic Pen #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Krita #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Clip Studio Paint | Epic Pen | Krita | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 96.3% | 65.2% | 79.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 3.7% | 30.4% | 9.5% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 4.3% | 11.1% | ### By Industry #### Clip Studio Paint - **Graphic Design:** 18.2% - **Design:** 18.2% - **Arts and Crafts:** 14.5% - **Animation:** 12.7% - **Fine Art:** 9.1% - **Entertainment:** 7.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.6% - **Education Management:** 3.6% - **Telecommunications:** 1.8% - **Public Relations and Communications:** 1.8% - **Other:** 9.1% #### Epic Pen - **Graphic Design:** 26.1% - **Design:** 13.0% - **Computer Software:** 13.0% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 8.7% - **Program Development:** 4.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 4.3% - **E-Learning:** 4.3% - **Cosmetics:** 4.3% - **Consumer Electronics:** 4.3% - **Other:** 13.0% #### 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 Clip Studio Paint - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews) - [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) - [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 reviews) - [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Flame Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/flame-painter/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8 reviews) ### Alternatives to Epic Pen - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews) - [Procreate](https://www.g2.com/products/procreate/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (72 reviews) - [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [PaintTool SAI](https://www.g2.com/products/painttool-sai/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (61 reviews) - [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 reviews) - [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews) - [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (59 reviews) - [YouiDraw Drawing](https://www.g2.com/products/youidraw-drawing/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews) ### Alternatives to Krita - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 reviews) - [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) - [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) - [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 reviews) - [Flame Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/flame-painter/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Clip Studio Paint - Title: [What animation software do you recommend to combine with this software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-animation-software-do-you-recommend-to-combine-with-this-software) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I'm not really sure I'm the right one to answer this but here's what I know for what it's worth. The EX version is a fully loaded animation software package..." ### Epic Pen 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/clip-studio-paint-vs-epic-pen-vs-krita)