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DAUB Brushes vs RetroSupply Co.
DAUB Brushes 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 scoreDAUB Brushes · 8.7/10
- Free planonly DAUB Brushes
DAUB Brushes scores higher on our rubric for digital brush libraries: 8.7 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
DAUB Brushes offers free plan; RetroSupply Co. doesn't. RetroSupply Co. leads on brushes included: 22 brushes versus 18 brushes.
DAUB Brushes is the better fit for commercial artists across four major apps. RetroSupply Co. is the better fit for professionals wanting broad commercial collections.
- DAUB Brushes fits best
Commercial artists across four major apps
- RetroSupply Co. fits best
Professionals wanting broad commercial collections
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Side by side
| Feature | DAUB Brushes 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | RetroSupply Co. 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #6 in Digital Brush Libraries | #8 in Digital Brush Libraries |
| Best for | Commercial artists across four major apps | Professionals wanting broad commercial collections |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €3.99 one-time | $19 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features DAUB Brushes 1/1 · RetroSupply Co. 1/1 | ||
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Supported apps | Clip Studio Paint, Affinity, Procreate, Photoshop | Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, Clip Studio Paint |
| Brush file formats | .brush | .abr, .tpl, .ai, .afbrushes |
| Brushes included | 18 brushes | 22 brushes (best) |
| Delivery method | Download | Download |
| License scope | Commercial | Commercial |
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| Our verdict | 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,… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
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
- DAUB Brushes8.7/10 · Free plan
A flexible natural-media brush library with free options and one-time set pricing.
Visit DAUB BrushesFull verdict → - RetroSupply Co.8.5/10 · Paid
A broad commercial brush library for designers and illustrators across six apps.
Try RetroSupply Co.Full verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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