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Head-to-head · Free Drawing Software

ibisPaint vs MyPaint

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score ibisPaint #3 in Free Drawing Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit ibisPaint
MyPaint #8 in Free Drawing Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit MyPaint

ibisPaint leads on 0 checks, MyPaint on 0, and 3 are 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 scoreibisPaint · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth

ibisPaint scores higher on our rubric for free drawing software: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

ibisPaint is the better fit for cross-device drawing with print-ready color options. MyPaint is the better fit for open-source painting with expressive brush control.

  • ibisPaint fits best

    Cross-device drawing with print-ready color options

  • MyPaint fits best

    Open-source painting with expressive brush control

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Side by side

Feature ibisPaint 9.2/10 Visit ↗ MyPaint 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.5
Ranking #3 in Free Drawing Software #8 in Free Drawing Software
Best for Cross-device drawing with print-ready color options Open-source painting with expressive brush control
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $27.99/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Linux, macOS, Windows
Features ibisPaint 2/3 · MyPaint 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
  • Customizable brushes include traditional-media presets.
  • Layers, layer groups, and common layer controls support organized work.
  • Tablet pressure mapping and smooth inking support controlled strokes.
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
  • Its focus is raster painting rather than a broad creative suite.
  • The verified feature set offers limited breadth beyond painting tools.
  • No listed integrations connect it to other software.
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,…

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MyPaint is a free, open-source raster painting application for digital painters and sketch artists who want a focused workspace for making images. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, and its local-app approach suits artists who prefer a…

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  1. ibisPaintFree Drawing Software 9.2Free plan
  2. MyPaintFree Drawing Software 8.5Free plan

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

  • MyPaint — where it wins

    • Customizable brushes include traditional-media presets.
    • Layers, layer groups, and common layer controls support organized work.
    • Tablet pressure mapping and smooth inking support controlled strokes.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its focus is raster painting rather than a broad creative suite.
    • The verified feature set offers limited breadth beyond painting tools.
    • No listed integrations connect it to other software.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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