MediBang Paint review
A capable free option for artists making comics and manga across devices.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
MediBang Paint is digital painting and comic creation software for illustrators, manga artists, and other digital artists. It combines customizable brushes, brush creation, layers, snap guides, comic-panel and page-management tools, typography, tones, backgrounds, filters, and image export formats. The product supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, making it suited to artists who want to work across desktop and mobile devices. Its free plan covers digital painting and comic creation, while Group Project file sharing supports collaborative artwork.
The product’s strongest fit is its focus on comics and manga rather than painting alone. Comic panel creation and page management provide dedicated workflow support, while pre-made tones and backgrounds can assist with page construction. Text fonts and typography tools are also included, alongside layers and snap guides for organizing and aligning artwork. Cloud file storage and cross-device access extend that workflow between supported platforms, although available cloud capacity depends on the chosen membership tier.
Pricing is structured around a free plan and three monthly Premium options. MediBang Premium costs 300 JPY per month and includes 20GB of cloud storage plus premium brushes, materials, and fonts. Premium100 costs 500 JPY per month with 100GB, while Premium300 costs 1,000 JPY per month with 300GB; both include the same listed premium content. The published monthly prices can vary by purchase channel. Choose MediBang Paint if free cross-device comic creation, manga-oriented tools, and optional collaboration are priorities. Artists who need premium materials or larger cloud capacity should plan for a paid tier.
MediBang Paint pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan includes digital painting and comic creation
- Comic panels, page management, tones, and typography tools
- Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android support with cloud access
- Where it doesn't
- Premium brushes, materials, and fonts require a paid membership
- Cloud storage is limited by the selected plan
- Monthly pricing varies by purchase channel
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