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Head-to-head · Digital Brush Libraries

Bardot Brush vs RetroSupply Co.

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Bardot Brush #3 in Digital Brush Libraries 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Bardot Brush
RetroSupply Co. #8 in Digital Brush Libraries 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Try RetroSupply Co.

Bardot Brush leads on 1 check, RetroSupply Co. on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBardot Brush · 9.0/10
  • Free planonly Bardot Brush

Bardot Brush scores higher on our rubric for digital brush libraries: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Bardot Brush offers free plan; RetroSupply Co. doesn't. RetroSupply Co. leads on brushes included: 22 brushes versus 17 brushes.

Bardot Brush is the better fit for procreate artists seeking traditional-media brushes. RetroSupply Co. is the better fit for professionals wanting broad commercial collections.

  • Bardot Brush fits best

    Procreate artists seeking traditional-media brushes

  • RetroSupply Co. fits best

    Professionals wanting broad commercial collections

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Side by side

Feature Bardot Brush 9.0/10 Visit ↗ RetroSupply Co. 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.5
Ranking #3 in Digital Brush Libraries #8 in Digital Brush Libraries
Best for Procreate artists seeking traditional-media brushes Professionals wanting broad commercial collections
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $10 one-time $19 one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Money-back guarantee 7 days 30 days
Deployment Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms iOS macOS, Windows, iOS
Support Tickets, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Bardot Brush 1/1 · RetroSupply Co. 1/1
Commercial license ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported apps Procreate Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Clip Studio Paint
Brush file formats .brushset, .brush .abr, .tpl, .ai, .afbrushes
Brushes included 17 brushes 22 brushes (best)
Delivery method Download Download
License scope Commercial Commercial
Our review
Pros
  • Traditional-media-inspired brushes for texture, shading, lining and detail
  • Free plan plus one-time bundles from $20
  • Commercial artwork use, Apple Pencil optimization and lifetime updates
  • Commercial artwork is permitted under the standard license
  • Supports Procreate, Adobe, Affinity, and Clip Studio Paint
  • Individual packs and complete collections cover varied workflows
Cons
  • Designed around iOS, Procreate and Procreate Dreams
  • The complete Master Bundle requires a $165 one-time purchase
  • Downloads center on Procreate .brushset and .brush files
  • Paid packs start at $19, with collections priced at $197
  • Free samples are limited to personal use
  • Some product pages currently show products as unavailable
Our verdict

Bardot Brush provides downloadable digital brush sets for Procreate on iPad, with collections inspired by dry brush, watercolor, gouache, markers, pastels and other traditional-media techniques. It is aimed at illustrators, hand-letterers…

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RetroSupply Co. sells downloadable retro-inspired brushes and digital art resources for graphic designers, illustrators, and artists. Its library covers Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, and Clip Studio…

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  1. Bardot BrushDigital Brush Libraries 9.0Free plan
  2. RetroSupply Co.Digital Brush Libraries 8.5Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Bardot Brush — where it wins

    • Traditional-media-inspired brushes for texture, shading, lining and detail
    • Free plan plus one-time bundles from $20
    • Commercial artwork use, Apple Pencil optimization and lifetime updates

    Where it doesn't

    • Designed around iOS, Procreate and Procreate Dreams
    • The complete Master Bundle requires a $165 one-time purchase
    • Downloads center on Procreate .brushset and .brush files

  • RetroSupply Co. — where it wins

    • Commercial artwork is permitted under the standard license
    • Supports Procreate, Adobe, Affinity, and Clip Studio Paint
    • Individual packs and complete collections cover varied workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid packs start at $19, with collections priced at $197
    • Free samples are limited to personal use
    • Some product pages currently show products as unavailable

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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