# Procreate, Krita, Clip Studio Paint vs Sketchbook Comparison | | Procreate | Krita | Clip Studio Paint | Sketchbook | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 72 | 64 | 55 | 177 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (80.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (79.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | $49.99 With One-Time Purchase | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Procreate **Not enough data** ### Krita **Not enough data** ### Clip Studio Paint **Not enough data** ### Sketchbook Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Drawing Details (2 reviews) Cons: - Poor Usability (2 reviews) - Editing Issues (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Procreate | Krita | Clip Studio Paint | Sketchbook | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.5 (50 reviews) | 8.8 (63 reviews) | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 8.7 (153 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (51 reviews) | 7.9 (63 reviews) | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 9.0 (155 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.6 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 9.0 (14 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.7 (23 reviews) | 7.7 (52 reviews) | 7.5 (35 reviews) | 8.2 (102 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.5 (48 reviews) | 9.4 (63 reviews) | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 8.5 (152 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Procreate #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Krita #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### 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 ### Sketchbook #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) **Unique to Sketchbook (1):** [Sketching Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/sketching) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Procreate | Krita | Clip Studio Paint | Sketchbook | |---|---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 80.9% | 79.4% | 96.3% | 72.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 11.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 13.3% | | **Enterprise** | 7.4% | 11.1% | 0% | 14.5% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### 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% #### 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% #### Sketchbook - **Design:** 19.7% - **Graphic Design:** 10.4% - **Higher Education:** 7.5% - **Architecture & Planning:** 7.5% - **Arts and Crafts:** 5.8% - **Computer Networking:** 4.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0% - **Entertainment:** 2.9% - **Animation:** 2.3% - **Retail:** 2.3% - **Other:** 32.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Procreate - [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 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) - [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) - [Sketch.IO](https://www.g2.com/products/sketch-io/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (16 reviews) ### Alternatives to Krita - [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) - [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) - [Epic Pen](https://www.g2.com/products/epic-pen/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (24 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) - [YouiDraw Drawing](https://www.g2.com/products/youidraw-drawing/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (11 reviews) ### Alternatives to Clip Studio Paint - [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) - [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) - [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) - [Autodesk Media & Entertainment Collection](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-media-entertainment-collection/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews) ### Alternatives to Sketchbook - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1324 reviews) - [ArtRage](https://www.g2.com/products/artrage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (73 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) - [Autodesk Fusion](https://www.g2.com/products/autodesk-fusion/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (519 reviews) - [SmartDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/smartdraw/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (384 reviews) - [SOLIDWORKS](https://www.g2.com/products/solidworks/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (643 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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..." ### 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..." ### 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..." ### Sketchbook - Title: [What can Autodesk SketchBook do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-autodesk-sketchbook-do) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "It is ideal for various jobs, I use it to do: • Sketches and studies for large format paintings • Sketches for vectorized drawings for evaluation and..." - Title: [Is Autodesk SketchBook good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-autodesk-sketchbook-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "I love it! The one downside to Sketchbook is that it's a raster-based program. If they switched to vector my mind would be blown. As a tool for quick and..." - Title: [What should I sketch my SketchBook with?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-should-i-sketch-my-sketchbook-with) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "That is a very personal decision, each artist draws according to their comfort. For my part, I have had a very good experience using an iPad and the Apple..." - Title: [i need ur app to do my school work](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31514-i-need-ur-app-to-do-my-school-work) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "same abuacarr i cant eather" - Title: [is sketch book good for drawing fan art?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30474-is-sketch-book-good-for-drawing-fan-art) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Sketchbook Pro by Autodesk is a fairly decent program for illustrating and designing characters. The other thing to know about Sketchbook Desktop has a few..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/procreate-vs-krita-vs-clip-studio-paint-vs-sketchbook)