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# Painter vs Paintshop Pro Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Painter** [

4.1/5(60)

](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews#reviews)

**Paintshop Pro** [

4.1/5(207)

](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Painter**
No pricing available

**Paintshop Pro**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Painter**
Not enough reviews yet

**Paintshop Pro**
2 months

Based on 8 responses

Return on Investment

**Painter**
Not enough reviews yet

**Paintshop Pro**
13 months

Based on 7 responses

Perceived Cost

**Painter**
$$$$$

**Paintshop Pro**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Painter**
Not enough reviews yet

**Paintshop Pro**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Painter**
Not enough data

**Paintshop Pro**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1272862&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Photo Editing (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1272507&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Cost (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2065628&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1272913&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Painter**

8.7

8.754

**Paintshop Pro**

8.4

8.4177

Ease of Use

**Painter**

7.7

7.754

**Paintshop Pro**

8.4

8.4179

Ease of Setup

**Painter**

8.7

8.75

**Paintshop Pro**

8.3

8.334

Ease of Admin

**Painter**
Not enough data

**Paintshop Pro**

8.4

8.429

Quality of Support

**Painter**

7.7

7.741

**Paintshop Pro**

8.1

8.1144

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Painter**
Not enough data

**Paintshop Pro**

8.2

8.226

Product Direction (% positive)

**Painter**

7.9

7.955

**Paintshop Pro**

7.5

7.5174

Features

Photo Editing[Hide 35 FeaturesShow 35 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

15

Generative AI

AI Text-to-Image

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

15

AI Text-to-3D

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

14

Photos/Images

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Photo Editing

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

File Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Animations & Transitions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Output Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-built Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Graphic Design[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Brushes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pattern, Color & Art Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Fonts

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Print Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Painter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_184cadd11e3ea6b5f0c94599a6a709dc/painter.jpg "Painter")](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews)

Painter

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

73.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

13.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

13.3%

[![Paintshop Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_18f1fd11b8c180bb3cd0000ab786f77f/paintshop-pro.png "Paintshop Pro")](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews)

Paintshop Pro

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

67.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

17.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

15.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

73.3%

67.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

13.3%

17.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

13.3%

15.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Painter](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_184cadd11e3ea6b5f0c94599a6a709dc/painter.jpg "Painter")](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews)
Painter

Graphic Design

16.7%

Arts and Crafts

11.7%

Design

11.7%

Apparel & Fashion

5.0%

Broadcast Media

5.0%

Other

50.0%

[![Paintshop Pro](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_18f1fd11b8c180bb3cd0000ab786f77f/paintshop-pro.png "Paintshop Pro")](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews)
Paintshop Pro

Design

9.4%

Graphic Design

6.9%

Photography

5.4%

Marketing and Advertising

5.0%

Internet

4.5%

Other

68.8%

Alternatives

**Painter Alternatives**

 ![Sketchbook](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8354ae73b62ce2114bb78a7ebb555294/sketchbook.png "Sketchbook")

[
Sketchbook
](/products/sketchbook/reviews)

 ![Rebelle](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1d186d7193a0bead38cca5d035fd5586/rebelle.png "Rebelle")

[
Rebelle
](/products/rebelle/reviews)

 ![Procreate](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b5ac7d70b92757dc3ce37584d7056f63/procreate.jpeg "Procreate")

[
Procreate
](/products/procreate/reviews)

 ![ArtRage](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d7ca62a69369addb298d37aade505f02/artrage.png "ArtRage")

[
ArtRage
](/products/artrage/reviews)

**Paintshop Pro Alternatives**

 ![Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9564ba120f5c03c806b95f934cfb3ec2/adobe-photoshop-lightroom.svg "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom")

[
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
](/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews)

 ![GIMP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c1ef7dba448cecec96775ad06eb16ca8/gimp.png "GIMP")

[
GIMP
](/products/gimp/reviews)

 ![Photoshop Elements](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e8f77dbb61f08ce0a35a81a4205d4a28/photoshop-elements.svg "Photoshop Elements")

[
Photoshop Elements
](/products/photoshop-elements/reviews)

 ![ACDSee](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/19cd466d837e9d56c88843d8c7339fee/acdsee.svg "ACDSee")

[
ACDSee
](/products/acdsee/reviews)

## Painter vs Paintshop Pro

- Reviewers felt that Painter meets the needs of their business better than Paintshop Pro.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Paintshop Pro is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Painter over Paintshop Pro.