# PaintTool SAI vs Sketch.IO Comparison

| | PaintTool SAI | Sketch.IO | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 61 | 16 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (73.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | PaintTool SAI | Sketch.IO | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 7.9 (61 reviews) | 7.9 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (61 reviews) | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 6.8 (43 reviews) | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.1 (61 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### PaintTool SAI

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Sketch.IO

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available


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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | PaintTool SAI | Sketch.IO | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 80.3% | 73.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 9.8% | 20.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.8% | 6.7% | 

### 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%

#### Sketch.IO

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 12.5%
- **Real Estate:** 6.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.3%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Education Management:** 6.3%
- **Design:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 6.3%
- **Computer Games:** 6.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 6.3%
- **Other:** 18.8%

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## Alternatives

### 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)
- [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 (39 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)

### Alternatives to Sketch.IO

- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [MyPaint](https://www.g2.com/products/mypaint/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (39 reviews)

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## 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"

### Sketch.IO

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/painttool-sai-vs-sketch-io)