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    Krita

    Open-source application for digital painting, illustration and concept art.

    Free.

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    Krita

    3.9/5
    DecentEditorial score
    Free planYes
    ModelFree
    PriceFree
    Verified2026-03-29
    How this score is calculated
    Quick decision

    Krita: when it makes sense.

    Quick summary (condensed)

    Krita Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    Free.
    Best for
    professionals.
    Alternatives
    Procreate.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Open-source application for digital painting, illustration and concept art.
    Pricing

    How much does Krita cost?

    Krita offers a free plan. Here's the full breakdown of available plans for 2026.

    Free0 €

    Open source.

    Price verified on 2026-03-29
    Comparison

    Best alternatives to Krita.

    1 alternatives to Krita, compared by price, features, and fit for freelancers and small teams.

    ToolPrice/moFree planTT ScoreReplaceableVerdict
    KritaCurrent

    Open-source application for digital painting, illustration and concept art.

    		Free
    3.9
    		n/a
    Procreate

    iPad digital drawing and illustration app used by illustrators and concept artists.

    		Free
    3.6
    		n/a

    ToolTrim Score · Independent editorial analysis · Not a user rating

    Which profile should pick what

    ProfileRecommendation
    Solo / freelanceProcreate is often enough
    TeamProcreate can be justified
    1 free alternatives
    Audience

    Who is Krita for?

    Features

    What Krita covers.

    Illustration
    Digital painting
    Concept art
    Creation
    Rating

    Our verdict on Krita.

    3.9/5

    Decent

    ToolTrim editorial score · Independent analysis

    Why this score

    Krita is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, use cases that still depend on your specific context.

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    What is Krita used for?

    Open-source application for digital painting, illustration and concept art.

    How much does Krita cost?

    Krita costs €0 (free). Price verified on 2026-03-29.

    Is Krita suitable for beginners?

    Krita suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Krita worth the price?

    It depends on your usage. See our verdict above.

    What are the best alternatives to Krita?

    The main alternatives to Krita are: Procreate. Free alternatives: Procreate.

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