ibisPaint vs Corel Painter

ibisPaint7.8Visit CPCorel Painter7.7Visit

Higher score ibisPaint #3 in Digital Painting Software 7.8/10 Free plan · paid from $4.49/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit ibisPaint

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CP Corel Painter #4 in Digital Painting Software 7.7/10 30-day trial ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Corel Painter

• ibisPaint fits best

  Free cross-platform painting with advanced color tools

• Corel Painter fits best

  Natural-media painters seeking advanced brush control

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Side by side

Feature	ibisPaint 7.8/10 Visit ↗	CPCorel Painter 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.8	7.7
Ranking	#3 in Digital Painting Software	#4 in Digital Painting Software
Best for	Free cross-platform painting with advanced color tools	Natural-media painters seeking advanced brush control
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$4.49/mo	Not published
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Features ibisPaint 4/4 · Corel Painter 3/4
Brush customization	✓	✓
Layer support	✓	✓
Pressure sensitivity	✓	✓
Stroke stabilization	✓ (best)	Not published
Specs
Supported platforms	windows, macos, ios, android	Windows, macOS
Color management	Advanced	Not published
Our review
Pros	Custom brushes, pressure curves, and brush-specific stroke stabilization Advanced CMYK export with color profiles and rendering controls Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with cloud synchronization	Extensive natural-media brushes, including oils, watercolor, and particles Detailed brush creation with pressure, tilt, bearing, and rotation support Photoshop workflows, composition guides, layers, and tablet compatibility
Cons	The free mobile version includes advertisements Free cloud storage is limited to 64MB Some desktop features require separate paid upgrades	Paid software with no free plan Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS Advanced controls may be more than artists seeking a simple painting tool need
Our verdict	ibisPaint is digital painting and illustration software for artists working across Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android. It is suited to users who want customizable brushes, layered artwork, pressure-sensitive stylus input,… Read the review →	Corel Painter is desktop digital painting software for illustrators, fine artists, concept artists, and photo artists. Its focus is natural-media simulation, with brushes for Fluid Paint, watercolor, oils, and particles alongside custom… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ibisPaint — where it wins

  • Custom brushes, pressure curves, and brush-specific stroke stabilization
  • Advanced CMYK export with color profiles and rendering controls
  • Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with cloud synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • The free mobile version includes advertisements
  • Free cloud storage is limited to 64MB
  • Some desktop features require separate paid upgrades

• Corel Painter — where it wins

  • Extensive natural-media brushes, including oils, watercolor, and particles
  • Detailed brush creation with pressure, tilt, bearing, and rotation support
  • Photoshop workflows, composition guides, layers, and tablet compatibility

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid software with no free plan
  • Desktop support is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Advanced controls may be more than artists seeking a simple painting tool need

• ibisPaint7.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $4.49/mo

  A capable free painting app with broad platform coverage and paid color, cloud, and desktop upgrades.

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• CPCorel Painter7.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A deep digital painting studio for artists who want natural-media brush simulation.

  Visit Corel PainterFull verdict →