Krita — open source alternative

Open source digital painting and illustration.

Strengths

  • Built for illustrators and concept artists.
  • Rich brush engine and animation support.
  • Regular releases with bug fixes.

Weaknesses

  • Not built for photo editing workflows.
  • Performance on very large canvases varies.
  • No desktop subscription means slower paid support paths.
License: GPL-3.0 Self-host difficulty: 1/5 Self-host onlyDesktop: Windows, macOS, LinuxMobile: Android

Official site · Source on GitHub

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