# PaintTool SAI, Pixlr, ArtRage vs Procreate Comparison | | PaintTool SAI | Pixlr | ArtRage | Procreate | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 61 | 748 | 73 | 72 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.9% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $ 14.99/month Free Access to Stock Content - 10 million Graphics, Templates, Fonts, Photos, Video & 3D files. | US$79 | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### PaintTool SAI **Not enough data** ### Pixlr Pros: - Ease of Use (12 reviews) - Efficiency (7 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (4 reviews) - Limited Features (3 reviews) ### ArtRage **Not enough data** ### Procreate **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | PaintTool SAI | Pixlr | ArtRage | Procreate | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (61 reviews) | 8.7 (640 reviews) | 8.3 (70 reviews) | 9.5 (50 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (61 reviews) | 9.1 (642 reviews) | 9.1 (71 reviews) | 9.0 (51 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.1 (90 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 9.6 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.8 (68 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 6.8 (43 reviews) | 8.2 (450 reviews) | 8.3 (53 reviews) | 9.7 (23 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.9 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (61 reviews) | 8.5 (622 reviews) | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 9.5 (48 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### PaintTool SAI #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Pixlr #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Pixlr Creative Pack Price: $ 14.99/month Free Access to Stock Content - 10 million Graphics, Templates, Fonts, Photos, Video & 3D files. Description: Experience ad-free Pixlr with access to more stock content. Key Features: - Full Access to Pixlr X and E - Extensive editing tools - AI CutOut [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### ArtRage #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: ArtRage 5 Price: US$79 Description: ArtRage 5 is a powerful digital painting program for Windows and macOS with a full range of natural media tools and professional editing features. Key Features: - Incredibly realistic graphite pencil and thick oil paints, easy to control watercolor, blending markers, pastels and more - Smart digital drawing tools for professional design - Custom brush creation and customizable resources [Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Procreate #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Photo Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PaintTool SAI** | N/A | N/A | | **Pixlr** | 8.6/10 | 35 | | **ArtRage** | N/A | N/A | | **Procreate** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | PaintTool SAI | Pixlr | ArtRage | Procreate | |---|---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 8.9 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | 8.3 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Photo Editing | Feature | PaintTool SAI | Pixlr | ArtRage | Procreate | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to PaintTool SAI (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) **Unique to Pixlr (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) **Unique to ArtRage (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) **Unique to Procreate (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | PaintTool SAI | Pixlr | ArtRage | Procreate | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 80.3% | 70.1% | 76.7% | 80.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 9.8% | 20.8% | 8.2% | 11.8% | | **Enterprise** | 9.8% | 9.1% | 15.1% | 7.4% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Pixlr - **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.7% - **Design:** 10.7% - **Graphic Design:** 8.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.8% - **Photography:** 3.7% - **Computer Software:** 3.7% - **Education Management:** 3.5% - **Entertainment:** 3.2% - **Higher Education:** 2.9% - **Internet:** 2.4% - **Other:** 45.2% #### ArtRage - **Graphic Design:** 15.1% - **Design:** 15.1% - **Arts and Crafts:** 12.3% - **Internet:** 9.6% - **Animation:** 5.5% - **Retail:** 4.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.1% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1% - **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.7% - **Media Production:** 2.7% - **Other:** 24.7% #### Procreate - **Graphic Design:** 36.2% - **Arts and Crafts:** 14.5% - **Design:** 8.7% - **Fine Art:** 8.7% - **Higher Education:** 4.3% - **Architecture & Planning:** 2.9% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 2.9% - **Media Production:** 2.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.9% - **Animation:** 1.4% - **Other:** 14.5% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to PaintTool SAI - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Krita](https://www.g2.com/products/krita/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (60 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) - [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 Pixlr - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13369 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3294 reviews) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews) - [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 reviews) - [Affinity Photo](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-photo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (234 reviews) - [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7529 reviews) - [Polarr](https://www.g2.com/products/polarr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (45 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (282 reviews) ### Alternatives to ArtRage - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Krita](https://www.g2.com/products/krita/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 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) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 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) - [YouiDraw Drawing](https://www.g2.com/products/youidraw-drawing/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews) ### Alternatives to Procreate - [Sketchbook](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchbook/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (177 reviews) - [Krita](https://www.g2.com/products/krita/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Painter](https://www.g2.com/products/painter/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (60 reviews) - [Clip Studio Paint](https://www.g2.com/products/clip-studio-paint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (55 reviews) - [Adobe Fresco](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-fresco/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 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) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 reviews) - [YouiDraw Drawing](https://www.g2.com/products/youidraw-drawing/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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" ### Pixlr - Title: [how your can to get better the plataform](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12191-how-your-can-to-get-better-the-plataform) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Do you use the web version or downloaded version? Try the desktop app, this may help alleviate some of the issues you are having. Without knowing what the..." - Title: [What is Pixlr used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pixlr-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "online photo editing tool" - Title: [Is pixlr as good as Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pixlr-is-pixlr-as-good-as-photoshop) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Pixlr is a free online image editing tool that offers a range of features similar to Photoshop. While Pixlr can perform many of the same tasks as Photoshop,..." - Title: [How good is Pixlr?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-pixlr) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Easy to use " - Title: [What are the features of photo editing software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pixlr-what-are-the-features-of-photo-editing-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user." ### ArtRage No discussions available for this product. ### Procreate - Title: [What are the tools on Procreate?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-tools-on-procreate) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Illustration and graphics for product configuration" - Title: [What are the features of Procreate?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-features-of-procreate) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "With procreate you can create almost any kind of artwork from paintings to animations. Individual projects can be organized into stacked groups. Within a..." - Title: [Can I download a brush set without leaving the App?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31522-can-i-download-a-brush-set-without-leaving-the-app) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "If you have the brush set in your downloads on your iPad, you can open it in the brush drop down menu while Procreate is open. If you want to keep it open..." - Title: [Do you use Procreate to develop vector artwork? If so what is your workflow like for that?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29893-do-you-use-procreate-to-develop-vector-artwork-if-so-what-is-your-workflow-like-for-that) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Unfortunately, Procreate is a pixel-based app, so it's not possible to create vector art within it. Anytime I've needed something vectorized, I usually do..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/painttool-sai-vs-pixlr-vs-artrage-vs-procreate)