Brushapes Studio vs GrutBrushes

Brushapes Studio9.4Visit GrutBrushes8.9Visit

Higher score Brushapes Studio #1 in Digital Brush Libraries 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Try Brushapes Studio

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GrutBrushes #4 in Digital Brush Libraries 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 1 features Visit GrutBrushes

• Brushapes Studio fits best

  Artists needing broad app compatibility

• GrutBrushes fits best

  Artists using Photoshop and multiple creative apps

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Side by side

Feature	Brushapes Studio 9.4/10 Visit ↗	GrutBrushes 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Digital Brush Libraries	#4 in Digital Brush Libraries
Best for	Artists needing broad app compatibility	Artists using Photoshop and multiple creative apps
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$9 one-time	$12 one-time
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Support	Email	Email, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Brushapes Studio 1/1 · GrutBrushes 1/1
Commercial license	✓	✓
Specs
Supported apps	Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Clip Studio Paint	Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Artstudio Pro, Adobe Fresco, Adobe Sketch, Photoshop Elements
Brush file formats	ZIP, .brushset	ABR, TPL, .brush, PSD
Brushes included	12 brushes	Not checked yet
Delivery method	Download	Download
License scope	Commercial	Commercial
Our review
Pros	Supports Photoshop, Procreate, Illustrator, Affinity Designer, and Clip Studio Paint Covers concept art, manga, vector, shading, and rendering workflows Offers free access plus one-time commercial products and licences	Individual Photoshop brushes start at $1 one time Supports Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and more Commercial-use licensing and perpetual access on key plans
Cons	Standard commercial products are single-app collections Vector brush support is limited to selected collections Downloads require manual installation using ZIP or .brushset packages	No distinct unlimited free plan Some plans provide time-limited access to new releases The catalog may be broader than needed for single-app users
Our verdict	Brushapes Studio is a downloadable digital brush library for illustrators, concept artists, comic artists, and other digital creators. Its collections support Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, and Clip… Read the review →	GrutBrushes is a downloadable library of digital painting tools for professional artists, hobbyists, illustrators, and other digital creators. Its catalog covers Photoshop brush sets, Procreate brushes, cloud and splatter tools, pattern… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Brushapes Studio — where it wins

  • Supports Photoshop, Procreate, Illustrator, Affinity Designer, and Clip Studio Paint
  • Covers concept art, manga, vector, shading, and rendering workflows
  • Offers free access plus one-time commercial products and licences

  Where it doesn't

  • Standard commercial products are single-app collections
  • Vector brush support is limited to selected collections
  • Downloads require manual installation using ZIP or .brushset packages

• GrutBrushes — where it wins

  • Individual Photoshop brushes start at $1 one time
  • Supports Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, and more
  • Commercial-use licensing and perpetual access on key plans

  Where it doesn't

  • No distinct unlimited free plan
  • Some plans provide time-limited access to new releases
  • The catalog may be broader than needed for single-app users

• Brushapes Studio9.4/10 · Free plan

  A flexible brush library spanning five major creative applications and multiple art workflows.

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• GrutBrushes8.9/10 · Paid

  A broad, affordable brush catalog for artists working across major creative apps.

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