ibisPaint vs Artweaver

ibisPaint9.2Visit Artweaver8.7Visit

Higher score ibisPaint #3 in Free Drawing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ibisPaint

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Artweaver #6 in Free Drawing Software 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Artweaver

• ibisPaint fits best

  Cross-device drawing with print-ready color options

• Artweaver fits best

  Windows artists wanting a traditional painting toolkit

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Side by side

Feature	ibisPaint 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Artweaver 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Free Drawing Software	#6 in Free Drawing Software
Best for	Cross-device drawing with print-ready color options	Windows artists wanting a traditional painting toolkit
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$27.99/yr	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Features ibisPaint 2/3 · Artweaver 2/3
Layer support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Pen pressure support	✓	✓
Custom brushes	✓	✓
Specs
Platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Drawing modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported file formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Custom brushes, layer blending, pressure curves, and stroke stabilization CMYK export includes color profiles and rendering controls Cloud sync and animation tools across mobile and desktop	Create and customize brushes, with stroke smoothing and brush-engine enhancements Use layer groups, blend modes, transparency and pressure-sensitive pen tablets Record painting processes and work with PSD, PNG, TIFF, WebP, SVG and AWD
Cons	The free mobile version includes advertisements and 64MB cloud storage Premium Membership is needed for premium features and 20GB cloud storage CMYK export and custom shortcuts require the one-time Pro Upgrade	Artweaver Free is limited to non-commercial and academic purposes The free edition lacks the advanced features and commercial-use rights of Plus Available for Windows and macOS, with no other platforms listed
Our verdict	ibisPaint is digital painting and illustration software for Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. It suits artists who want to work across mobile and desktop, with customizable brushes, layered artwork, pressure-sensitive stylus input,… Read the review →	Artweaver is digital painting and image-editing software for beginners and advanced artists who want a traditional painting toolkit. Its features include realistic predefined brushes, brush creation, layers, selections, filters and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ibisPaint — where it wins

  • Custom brushes, layer blending, pressure curves, and stroke stabilization
  • CMYK export includes color profiles and rendering controls
  • Cloud sync and animation tools across mobile and desktop

  Where it doesn't

  • The free mobile version includes advertisements and 64MB cloud storage
  • Premium Membership is needed for premium features and 20GB cloud storage
  • CMYK export and custom shortcuts require the one-time Pro Upgrade

• Artweaver — where it wins

  • Create and customize brushes, with stroke smoothing and brush-engine enhancements
  • Use layer groups, blend modes, transparency and pressure-sensitive pen tablets
  • Record painting processes and work with PSD, PNG, TIFF, WebP, SVG and AWD

  Where it doesn't

  • Artweaver Free is limited to non-commercial and academic purposes
  • The free edition lacks the advanced features and commercial-use rights of Plus
  • Available for Windows and macOS, with no other platforms listed

• ibisPaint9.2/10 · Free plan

  A cross-device drawing app with customizable brushes, layers, and CMYK export options.

  Visit ibisPaintFull verdict →
• Artweaver8.7/10 · Free plan

  A traditional painting toolkit with brush customization, layers and tablet pressure support.

  Visit ArtweaverFull verdict →