Head-to-head · Digital Brush Libraries
Brushapes Studio vs True Grit Texture Supply
Brushapes Studio leads on 1 check, True Grit Texture Supply 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 scoreBrushapes Studio · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Brushapes Studio
Brushapes Studio scores higher on our rubric for digital brush libraries: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Brushapes Studio offers free plan; True Grit Texture Supply doesn't. True Grit Texture Supply leads on brushes included: 37 brushes versus 12 brushes.
Brushapes Studio is the better fit for artists needing broad app compatibility. True Grit Texture Supply is the better fit for designers needing texture-heavy commercial brushes.
- Brushapes Studio fits best
Artists needing broad app compatibility
- True Grit Texture Supply fits best
Designers needing texture-heavy commercial brushes
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Side by side
| Feature | Brushapes Studio 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | True Grit Texture Supply 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in Digital Brush Libraries | #7 in Digital Brush Libraries |
| Best for | Artists needing broad app compatibility | Designers needing texture-heavy commercial brushes |
| 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 | Tickets, Docs | |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Brushapes Studio 1/1 · True Grit Texture Supply 1/1 | ||
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported apps | Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Clip Studio Paint | Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Procreate, Affinity Photo, Affinity Designer, Clip Studio Paint |
| Brush file formats | ZIP, .brushset | .abr, .brushset, .tiff, .png |
| Brushes included | 12 brushes | 37 brushes (best) |
| Delivery method | Download | Download |
| License scope | Commercial | Commercial |
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| 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 → |
True Grit Texture Supply provides downloadable texture brushes, stamp brushes, bitmap textures, and related digital art tools for illustrators, designers, comic artists, and creative agencies. The Grunge & Grime collection is designed for… 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
True Grit Texture Supply — where it wins
- 37 texture and stamp brushes across major creative apps
- One-time $12 purchase with instant download and free updates
- Commercial licensing and installation support are included
Where it doesn't
- The collection is focused on texture and stamp effects
- Commercial use has stated limits for some organizations and uses
- Purchases are one-time downloads rather than a free-plan model
- Brushapes Studio9.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible brush library spanning five major creative applications and multiple art workflows.
Try Brushapes StudioFull verdict → - True Grit Texture Supply8.6/10 · Paid
A focused, affordable brush pack for texture-heavy commercial design work.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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