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Head-to-head · Digital Brush Libraries

Brusher vs DAUB Brushes

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Brusher #5 in Digital Brush Libraries 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit Brusher
DAUB Brushes #6 in Digital Brush Libraries 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit DAUB Brushes

Brusher leads on 0 checks, DAUB Brushes on 1, and 2 are 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 scoreBrusher · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth

Brusher scores higher on our rubric for digital brush libraries: 8.8 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

DAUB Brushes leads on brushes included: 18 brushes versus 11 brushes. On delivery method, Brusher gives you Both where DAUB Brushes offers Download.

Brusher is the better fit for budget buyers wanting brushes plus utilities. DAUB Brushes is the better fit for commercial artists across four major apps.

  • Brusher fits best

    Budget buyers wanting brushes plus utilities

  • DAUB Brushes fits best

    Commercial artists across four major apps

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Side by side

Feature Brusher 8.8/10 Visit ↗ DAUB Brushes 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.7
Ranking #5 in Digital Brush Libraries #6 in Digital Brush Libraries
Best for Budget buyers wanting brushes plus utilities Commercial artists across four major apps
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $5 one-time €3.99 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Brusher 1/1 · DAUB Brushes 1/1
Commercial license ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported apps Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint Clip Studio Paint, Affinity, Procreate, Photoshop
Brush file formats .brushset, .abr .brush
Brushes included 11 brushes 18 brushes (best)
Delivery method Both Download
License scope Commercial Commercial
Our review
Pros
  • Free starter packs and $5 one-time premium brush pack
  • Supports Procreate, Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint
  • Includes SVG vectorizer and transparent PNG background remover
  • Supports Clip Studio Paint, Affinity, Procreate, and Photoshop
  • Commercial use is permitted for artwork created with the brushes
  • Offers free collections and sets from €3.99 one-time
Cons
  • The listed brush count is 11, keeping the catalog relatively focused
  • Mobile premium collections use a subscription model
  • Desktop packs use .abr files rather than one-tap installation
  • The commercial license does not allow brush-file redistribution or resale
  • The library is focused on four named creative applications
  • Textures and papers are available only in selected collections
Our verdict

Brusher is a downloadable brush library for digital artists working in Procreate, Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint. Its collection covers stamps, textures, liners, effects and themed brushes, with Procreate libraries delivered as…

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DAUB Brushes is a downloadable digital brush library for illustrators, painters, comic artists, and other digital creators. Its collections recreate natural-media approaches including watercolor, pigment, ink, pencil, marker, dry media,…

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  1. BrusherDigital Brush Libraries 8.8Free plan
  2. DAUB BrushesDigital Brush Libraries 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Brusher — where it wins

    • Free starter packs and $5 one-time premium brush pack
    • Supports Procreate, Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint
    • Includes SVG vectorizer and transparent PNG background remover

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed brush count is 11, keeping the catalog relatively focused
    • Mobile premium collections use a subscription model
    • Desktop packs use .abr files rather than one-tap installation

  • DAUB Brushes — where it wins

    • Supports Clip Studio Paint, Affinity, Procreate, and Photoshop
    • Commercial use is permitted for artwork created with the brushes
    • Offers free collections and sets from €3.99 one-time

    Where it doesn't

    • The commercial license does not allow brush-file redistribution or resale
    • The library is focused on four named creative applications
    • Textures and papers are available only in selected collections

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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