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Head-to-head · Comic Creation Software

MediBang Paint vs JUMP PAINT

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score MediBang Paint #2 in Comic Creation Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit MediBang Paint
JUMP PAINT #3 in Comic Creation Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit JUMP PAINT

MediBang Paint leads on 0 checks, JUMP PAINT on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreMediBang Paint · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresJUMP PAINT · 4 of 4

MediBang Paint scores higher on our rubric for comic creation software: 9.1 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

MediBang Paint is the better fit for free cross-device comic drawing. JUMP PAINT is the better fit for free manga practice and creation.

  • MediBang Paint fits best

    Free cross-device comic drawing

  • JUMP PAINT fits best

    Free manga practice and creation

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Side by side

Feature MediBang Paint 9.1/10 Visit ↗ JUMP PAINT 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.9
Ranking #2 in Comic Creation Software #3 in Comic Creation Software
Best for Free cross-device comic drawing Free manga practice and creation
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price 2,480 JPY/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features MediBang Paint 1/4 · JUMP PAINT 4/4
Panel layouts Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Speech balloons Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Character library Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Illustration tools ✓ ✓
Specs
Export formats Not checked yet MDP, PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF, PSD, TIF, WebP
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Maximum pages Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes comic panels, pages, layers, tones, and backgrounds
  • Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • Custom brushes, cloud access, fonts, and export tools support varied workflows
  • Comic panels, page management, balloons, tones, and reusable materials
  • JUMP practice lessons and manga tutorials support skill development
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android with cloud access
Cons
  • Higher cloud storage levels require a paid monthly plan
  • Group Project collaboration is an added paid-tier capability
  • Monthly pricing varies by purchase channel
  • MediBang Premium materials are not directly accessible in JUMP PAINT
  • Paid plans focus on cloud storage rather than expanded in-app tools
  • Plan prices vary by purchase platform
Our verdict

MediBang Paint is digital painting and comic creation software for illustrators, manga artists, and other digital artists. Its tools cover customizable brushes, brush creation, layers, snap guides, comic panel creation, page management,…

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JUMP PAINT is a free digital manga and comic creation application from MediBang Inc. It is aimed at creators who want dedicated tools for comic pages rather than a general-purpose drawing workspace. Comic panel creation, panel division,…

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  1. MediBang PaintComic Creation Software 9.1Free plan
  2. JUMP PAINTComic Creation Software 8.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MediBang Paint — where it wins

    • Free plan includes comic panels, pages, layers, tones, and backgrounds
    • Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
    • Custom brushes, cloud access, fonts, and export tools support varied workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Higher cloud storage levels require a paid monthly plan
    • Group Project collaboration is an added paid-tier capability
    • Monthly pricing varies by purchase channel

  • JUMP PAINT — where it wins

    • Comic panels, page management, balloons, tones, and reusable materials
    • JUMP practice lessons and manga tutorials support skill development
    • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android with cloud access

    Where it doesn't

    • MediBang Premium materials are not directly accessible in JUMP PAINT
    • Paid plans focus on cloud storage rather than expanded in-app tools
    • Plan prices vary by purchase platform

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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