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Head-to-head · Digital Brush Libraries

Frankentoon Studio vs DAUB Brushes

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Frankentoon Studio #2 in Digital Brush Libraries 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit site
DAUB Brushes #6 in Digital Brush Libraries 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit DAUB Brushes

Frankentoon Studio leads on 0 checks, DAUB Brushes on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFrankentoon Studio · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

Frankentoon Studio scores higher on our rubric for digital brush libraries: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Frankentoon Studio is the better fit for multi-app illustrators wanting a free starter pack. DAUB Brushes is the better fit for commercial artists across four major apps.

  • Frankentoon Studio fits best

    Multi-app illustrators wanting a free starter pack

  • DAUB Brushes fits best

    Commercial artists across four major apps

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Side by side

Feature Frankentoon Studio 9.2/10 Visit ↗ DAUB Brushes 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Digital Brush Libraries #6 in Digital Brush Libraries
Best for Multi-app illustrators wanting a free starter pack Commercial artists across four major apps
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan €3.99 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud
Support Email Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Frankentoon Studio 1/1 · DAUB Brushes 1/1
Commercial license ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported apps Procreate; Affinity Designer; Affinity Photo; Clip Studio Paint; Adobe Fresco Clip Studio Paint, Affinity, Procreate, Photoshop
Brush file formats .brush; .brushset; .brushlibrary .brush
Brushes included Not checked yet 18 brushes
Delivery method Download Download
License scope Commercial Commercial
Our review
Pros
  • Free 10-brush Procreate starter pack
  • Supports Procreate, Affinity, Clip Studio Paint, and Adobe Fresco
  • Commercial licensing and free updates for purchased products
  • 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 catalog centers on downloadable creative assets rather than a full app
  • Choosing the correct brush format depends on the target application
  • Assets are delivered as downloads, not through a cloud workspace
  • 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

Frankentoon Studio is a design studio that sells downloadable brush packs, illustration kits, textures, presets, and related creative assets. Its catalog is aimed at illustrators, comic and manga artists, painters, and designers working…

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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. Frankentoon StudioDigital Brush Libraries 9.2Free plan
  2. DAUB BrushesDigital Brush Libraries 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Frankentoon Studio — where it wins

    • Free 10-brush Procreate starter pack
    • Supports Procreate, Affinity, Clip Studio Paint, and Adobe Fresco
    • Commercial licensing and free updates for purchased products

    Where it doesn't

    • The catalog centers on downloadable creative assets rather than a full app
    • Choosing the correct brush format depends on the target application
    • Assets are delivered as downloads, not through a cloud workspace

  • 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
  • Frankentoon Studio9.2/10 · Free plan

    A flexible free starter library for illustrators working across several creative apps.

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  • DAUB Brushes8.7/10 · Free plan

    A flexible natural-media brush library with free options and one-time set pricing.

    Visit DAUB BrushesFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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