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Head-to-head · Free Drawing Software

MediBang Paint vs MyPaint

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score MediBang Paint #5 in Free Drawing Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MediBang
MyPaint #8 in Free Drawing Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit MyPaint

MediBang Paint 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 scoreMediBang Paint · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMyPaint · 2 of 3

MediBang Paint scores higher on our rubric for free drawing software: 8.8 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.

MediBang Paint is the better fit for comic artists working across desktop and mobile. MyPaint is the better fit for open-source painting with expressive brush control.

  • MediBang Paint fits best

    Comic artists working across desktop and mobile

  • MyPaint fits best

    Open-source painting with expressive brush control

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Side by side

Feature MediBang Paint 8.8/10 Visit ↗ MyPaint 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.5
Ranking #5 in Free Drawing Software #8 in Free Drawing Software
Best for Comic artists working across desktop and mobile Open-source painting with expressive brush control
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price 2,480 JPY/yr Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Linux, macOS, Windows
Features MediBang Paint 0/3 · MyPaint 2/3
Layer support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Pen pressure support Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom brushes Not checked yet ✓ (best)
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
  • Comic panels and multipage project management support manga workflows.
  • Brushes, layers, snap guides, tones, and backgrounds cover varied drawing tasks.
  • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with cloud syncing.
  • 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
  • Premium storage subscriptions start at ¥300 per month.
  • Real-time collaboration is not listed as a feature.
  • Support channels listed are documentation only.
  • 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

MediBang Paint combines digital drawing tools with features for creating comics and manga. It is aimed at artists who want to draw, organize multipage projects, or work on comic files across desktop and mobile. Customizable and…

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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. MediBang PaintFree Drawing Software 8.8Free plan
  2. MyPaintFree Drawing Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • MediBang Paint — where it wins

    • Comic panels and multipage project management support manga workflows.
    • Brushes, layers, snap guides, tones, and backgrounds cover varied drawing tasks.
    • Available on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with cloud syncing.

    Where it doesn't

    • Premium storage subscriptions start at ¥300 per month.
    • Real-time collaboration is not listed as a feature.
    • Support channels listed are documentation only.

  • 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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