FlipaClip AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools

The best Digital Painting alternative to FlipaClip is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to FlipaClip and 11 are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to FlipaClip are OpenToonz, Pencil2D, TVPaint Animation and Animation Desk.

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  1. Krita icon

    Krita

     1413 likes

    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    143 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Krita as an Alternative to FlipaClip
    IronoClippy
    Positive
    0

    It's Open-source and supports plugins and Customizable

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    • Krita is Free and Open SourceFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Krita is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedFlipaClip is not according to our users
  2. OpenToonz icon

    OpenToonz

     126 likes

    OpenToonz is an animation program that is a free software version of Toonz, the animation software used by Studio Ghibli, amongst others.

    43 OpenToonz alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    GTS
     
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    Comments about OpenToonz as an Alternative to FlipaClip
    Guest
    Negative
    11

    OpenToonz is way too advanced to be compared with FlipaClip.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    OpenToonz is too confusing and complicated

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    piegames6
    Positive
    0

    This Is way too complicated, it apparently takes 55 Minutes to learn.

    3 of 4 comments
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    OpenToonz icon

    • Some users think OpenToonz is a great FlipaClip alternative, some don't.

    • OpenToonz is Free and Open SourceFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
    • OpenToonz is Privacy focusedFlipaClip is not according to our users
  4. Pencil2D icon

    Pencil2D

     65 likes

    Pencil2D is an opensource animation/drawing software for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, based on old Pencil software. It lets you create traditional hand-drawn animation (cartoon) using both bitmap and vector graphics.

    44 Pencil2D alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Comments about Pencil2D as an Alternative to FlipaClip
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

    It actually works now - the old Pencil was good but couldn't export.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    5

    You can't free select! And I can't seem to find the shape tools.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    As simple as Flipaclip and has some more advanced functions if desired, but they don't get in the way of it being easy to navigate.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    Pencil2D icon
    Pencil2D icon

    • Most users think Pencil2D is a great FlipaClip alternative.

    • Pencil2D is Free and Open SourceFlipaClip is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Pencil2D is Lightweight and Privacy focusedFlipaClip is not according to our users
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    TVPaint Animation

     21 likes

    TVP Animation is the leading paperless drawing and animation tool, able to imitate traditional techniques such as Pen Brush, Gouache, Watercolour, Pencil, Felt-tip and Airbrush, and animate them over frames.

    38 TVPaint Animation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  7. Animation Desk icon

    Animation Desk

     180 likes

    Create frame-by-frame animation, sketches, and storyboard projects using multiple painting tools, pressure sensitivity, onion skinning, stamp features, layer support, dynamic backgrounds, and easy export to PDF or animatics for sharing or further creative use.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  8. AmberDraw icon

    AmberDraw

     4 likes

    Create stunning motion art with AmberDraw's revolutionary animated brushes. Every stroke comes alive, transforming your digital artwork into dynamic masterpieces. Perfect for professional illustrators, concept artists, and digital painters seeking to push creative boundaries.

    8 AmberDraw alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  10. Callipeg icon

    Callipeg

     2 likes

    Callipeg is a 2D hand-drawn animation app available on iPad, iPhone (Callipeg mini) and Android. It offers both frame-by-frame and keyframe animation tools in a workspace suitable for a range of projects, from simple scenes to complex sequences.

    19 Callipeg alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Studio
     
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    Xara Designer Pro

     32 likes

    Xara Designer Pro offers tools for illustration, photo editing, and desktop publishing, with exceptional vector design capabilities. Suitable for billboards, business cards, and more, it supports diverse file formats, provides abundant templates, and powers web design and prototyping without coding.

    58 Xara Designer Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Paint Play icon

    Paint Play

     Like

    Paint Play is a painting and animation or video creating uwp tool which supports unlimited canvas, vector high-definition scaling, large image storage, original stroke adjustment, and playback of the painting process.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Animuok icon

    Animuok

     1 like

    Animuok is a professional 2D frame-by-frame animation studio that runs directly in your web browser. Built with React and HTML5 Canvas, it is designed to be a lightweight, accessible alternative to complex desktop software, requiring no installation, downloads, or user accounts.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    App interface
     
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