# Clip Studio Paint, PaintTool SAI vs Painter Comparison | | Clip Studio Paint | PaintTool SAI | Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 55 | 61 | 59 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (96.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | $49.99 With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Clip Studio Paint | PaintTool SAI | Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 7.9 (61 reviews) | 8.7 (53 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 9.4 (61 reviews) | 7.8 (53 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) | 6.8 (43 reviews) | 7.8 (40 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) | 7.1 (61 reviews) | 8.1 (54 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 ### PaintTool SAI #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Painter #### 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 | PaintTool SAI | Painter | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 96.3% | 80.3% | 72.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 3.7% | 9.8% | 13.6% | | **Enterprise** | 0% | 9.8% | 13.6% | ### 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% #### PaintTool SAI - **Design:** 19.7% - **Graphic Design:** 11.5% - **Animation:** 9.8% - **Arts and Crafts:** 8.2% - **Fine Art:** 4.9% - **Retail:** 3.3% - **Media Production:** 3.3% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.3% - **Chemicals:** 3.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.3% - **Other:** 29.5% #### Painter - **Graphic Design:** 16.9% - **Design:** 11.9% - **Arts and Crafts:** 10.2% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 5.1% - **Broadcast Media:** 5.1% - **Entertainment:** 3.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4% - **Computer Games:** 3.4% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.4% - **Computer Software:** 3.4% - **Other:** 33.9% --- ## 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) - [Krita](https://www.g2.com/products/krita/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 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) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Flame Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/flame-painter/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (8 reviews) ### Alternatives to PaintTool SAI - [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) - [Krita](https://www.g2.com/products/krita/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 reviews) - [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (38 reviews) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 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) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews) - [MyBrushes Paint for Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/mybrushes-paint-for-mac/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (13 reviews) ### Alternatives to Painter - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Rebelle](https://www.g2.com/products/rebelle/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (77 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) - [Krita](https://www.g2.com/products/krita/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 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) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews) - [MyBrushes Paint for Mac](https://www.g2.com/products/mybrushes-paint-for-mac/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (13 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..." ### PaintTool SAI - Title: [Hello. I would like to know if there is any tool for highlights? Any brush you recommend?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/hola-quisiera-saber-si-hay-alguna-herramienta-de-brillos-algun-pincel-que-me-recomienden) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "the layer mode brightness and everything you do on that layer will be bright :3" ### Painter - Title: [Is Corel Painter 2020 free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-corel-painter-2020-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "yes its completly free" - Title: [Interior Designer](https://www.g2.com/discussions/27090-interior-designer) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "If you are going to buy high quality furniture, then I can tell you where you can do it. a couple of months ago a friend of mine was shopping for excellent..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/clip-studio-paint-vs-painttool-sai-vs-painter)