GrutBrushes vs DAUB Brushes

GrutBrushes8.9Visit DBDAUB Brushes8.7Visit

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

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DB DAUB Brushes #6 in Digital Brush Libraries 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 1 features Visit DAUB Brushes

• GrutBrushes fits best

  Artists using Photoshop and multiple creative apps

• DAUB Brushes fits best

  Commercial artists across four major apps

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Side by side

Feature	GrutBrushes 8.9/10 Visit ↗	DBDAUB Brushes 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.7
Ranking	#4 in Digital Brush Libraries	#6 in Digital Brush Libraries
Best for	Artists using Photoshop and multiple creative apps	Commercial artists across four major apps
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$12 one-time	€3.99 one-time
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features GrutBrushes 1/1 · DAUB Brushes 1/1
Commercial license	✓	✓
Specs
Supported apps	Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Artstudio Pro, Adobe Fresco, Adobe Sketch, Photoshop Elements	Clip Studio Paint, Affinity, Procreate, Photoshop
Brush file formats	ABR, TPL, .brush, PSD	.brush
Brushes included	Not checked yet	18 brushes
Delivery method	Download	Download
License scope	Commercial	Commercial
Our review
Pros	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	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	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	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	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 →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• 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

• GrutBrushes8.9/10 · Paid

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

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• DBDAUB Brushes8.7/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit DAUB BrushesFull verdict →