ibis Paint X Alternatives for Linux

ibis Paint X is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ibis Paint X and nine of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ibis Paint X are MyPaint, FireAlpaca, Gimp Paint Studio and HEAVYPAINT.

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  1. Krita icon

    Krita

     1414 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.

    142 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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    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    7

    Because of the layering, blending, and brushes. Which is the greatest thing in every drawing app.

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

    well i never really use krita since i have mediang paint pro... but for you? great!!

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

    It's libre software and has more features

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Krita icon
    Krita icon
    • Krita is Free and Open Sourceibis Paint X is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Krita is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedibis Paint X is not according to our users
  2. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

     387 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    128 MyPaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. FireAlpaca icon

    FireAlpaca

     89 likes

    FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily. We made it possible to provide the completely free download, in order for our products to be experienced by more users from all over the world. It is available for both Mac and Windows users!

    124 FireAlpaca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  5. Gimp Paint Studio icon

    Gimp Paint Studio

     30 likes

    GPS (aka Gimp Paint Studio) is a collection of brushes, patterns, color gradients, accompanying tool presets and dynamics. Tool presets are a simply saved tool options, highly useful feature of the GIMP.

    76 Gimp Paint Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • GIMP
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    Comments about Gimp Paint Studio as an Alternative to ibis Paint X
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I like it cause the brushes and such are easy to use and are awsome!

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

    amazing. the only problem is that there is too much of everything and more suitable for photo editing

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Gimp Paint Studio icon
    • Gimp Paint Studio is Free and Open Sourceibis Paint X is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about HEAVYPAINT as an Alternative to ibis Paint X
    Gaian Terra Canis Rufus
    Negative
    0

    more like a realistic paint app than Ibis Paint X is normally

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • HEAVYPAINT is Freemium and Proprietaryibis Paint X is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Our Paint icon

    Our Paint

     9 likes

    Our Paint is a featureless but programmable painting program.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • itch.io
    • Android
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  9. InfiniPaint icon

    InfiniPaint

     2 likes

    InfiniPaint is a collaborative, infinite space, infinite zoom, canvas note-taking/drawing app. Unlike many other infinite canvas apps, although there is a specific zoom-in level limit, there is no zoom-out limit (at least up until the point your computer runs out of memory).

    48 InfiniPaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
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  10. Vara icon

    Vara

     1 like

    Drawing and digital painting application with pressure-sensitive brushes. It belongs to the group of applications like Krita and MyPaint, but with a limited number of features. The main focus is on simplicity.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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