GoPaint AlternativesDigital Painting Tools and other similar apps like GoPaint

GoPaint is described as 'This app was jointly developed by Huawei and the China Academy of Art (CAA), and provides an immersive digital painting experience, with expressive brush strokes to reproduce a pen-on-paper effect on screen' and is a digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to GoPaint for a variety of platforms, including Windows, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android apps. The best GoPaint alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GoPaint are Affinity, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint and Graintouch.

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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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    • Krita is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to GoPaint.

    • Krita is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to GoPaint.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourceGoPaint is Paid and Proprietary
    • Krita is Lightweight and CustomizableGoPaint is not according to our users
  2. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     55 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    68 Affinity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  4. Procreate icon

    Procreate

     165 likes

    Procreate is a versatile, award-winning app for creative digital drawing and painting on iOS. It delivers a robust, professional toolset with hundreds of configurable brushes, a powerful layering system, vector graphic tools, and comprehensive design capabilities, ensuring desktop-level flexibility and power.

    63 Procreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Procreate is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to GoPaint.

    • Procreate is the most popular commercial alternative to GoPaint.

    • Procreate is Paid and ProprietaryGoPaint is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Procreate is Lightweight and CustomizableGoPaint is not according to our users
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    Adobe Fresco icon
    Adobe Fresco

    Unlock creativity with a massive brush collection and real-time effects. Blend oils, paint with vibrant watercolors, and enjoy vector and raster brushes on stylus-ready devices. Ideal for artists of all levels.

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  6. Clip Studio Paint icon

    Clip Studio Paint

     132 likes

    Professional software for comic and manga creation, optimized with panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, toning, vector support, and 3D model import, suitable for artists seeking advanced drawing and coloring tools.

    103 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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    • Clip Studio Paint is the most popular Android alternative to GoPaint.

    • Clip Studio Paint is Paid and ProprietaryGoPaint is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Clip Studio Paint is Customizable and LightweightGoPaint is not according to our users
  7. Graintouch icon

    Graintouch

     7 likes

    Graintouch is a drawing app with the soul of print. Inspired by Risograph™ aesthetics, it lets you layer, blend, and create with the warmth of real ink—right on your screen.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Kleki icon

    Kleki

     11 likes

    Kleki is a multi-platform web app for painting and editing. It features: 4 different brushes; pressure sensitivity for Wacom tablets; up to 8 layers; numerous filters with real-time preview; import to PSD, PNG, JPEG; export to JPEG and PNG; upload to imgur.com; local storage.

    64 Kleki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • Kleki is the most popular Web-based alternative to GoPaint.

    • Kleki is Free and Open SourceGoPaint is Paid and Proprietary
    • Kleki is LightweightGoPaint is not according to our users
  11. StylusX icon

    StylusX

     1 like

    The ultimate digital art studio for Windows. Built for stylus and touch devices, StylusX lets you sketch, paint, and create with a clean interface, powerful tools, and limitless creativity.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Our Paint icon

    Our Paint

     9 likes

    Our Paint is a featureless but programmable painting program.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • itch.io
    • Android
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  13. Tayasui Sketches icon

    Tayasui Sketches

     26 likes

    Sketches is a perfect mix of beauty, simplicity and power, a truly unique combination you won't find anywhere else.

    78 Tayasui Sketches alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Tayasui Sketches screenshot 1
     
  14. HEAVYPAINT icon

    HEAVYPAINT

     6 likes

    A simple yet secretly powerful painting app! Focus on pure colors and shapes with a streamlined interface. Ideal for plein air painting, color notes, sketches and studies.

    32 HEAVYPAINT alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    HEAVYPAINT screenshot 1
    HEAVYPAINT screenshot 2
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  15. Adobe Fresco icon

    Adobe Fresco

     6 likes

    Unlock creativity with a massive brush collection and real-time effects. Blend oils, paint with vibrant watercolors, and enjoy vector and raster brushes on stylus-ready devices. Ideal for artists of all levels.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Adobe Fresco screenshot 1
     
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