Alternatives to Krita

Alternatives, ranked

1. 1
   AI

   Adobe Illustrator

   Vector graphics editor for precision drawings, logos, typography, branding identities and digital illustration.

   • Runs on more platforms
   • No shared features
   No dated release history published

   277 40.0 = Compare
2. 2
   AP

   Adobe Photoshop

   Professional image editing, digital painting and graphic compositing software used by creatives and designers worldwide.

   • Runs on more platforms
   • No shared features
   No dated release history published

   279 40.0 = Compare
3. 3
   CS

   Clip Studio Paint

   Illustration and comic drawing software for character art, manga and animation across desktop and mobile.

   • Runs on more platforms
   • No shared features
   No dated release history published

   309 40.0 = Compare
4. 4
   LN

   Luminar Neo

   Photo editor with AI tools for portrait retouching, sky replacement, generative object removal and RAW editing.

   • Runs on more platforms
   • No shared features
   No dated release history published

   370 40.0 = Compare
5. 5
   TP

   Topaz Photo AI

   Desktop app that sharpens, denoises, upscales and restores photos automatically with AI, for Windows and macOS.

   • Runs on more platforms
   • No shared features
   No dated release history published

   446 40.0 = Compare
6. 6
   VR

   V-Ray

   Production-proven photorealistic 3D rendering engine for architecture, visual effects and product design.

   • No shared features
   No dated release history published

   456 40.0 = Compare
7. 7
   AI

   Adobe InDesign

   Desktop publishing and editorial layout design software for multi-page books, magazines, digital brochures and flyers.

   • No shared features
   No dated release history published

   491 34.0 = Compare
8. 8
   CO

   Capture One Pro

   High-precision RAW photo editing, tethered capture and color grading software for commercial photographers.

   • No shared features
   No dated release history published

   518 34.0 = Compare