GrafX2 vs PaintTool SAI
GrafX2
grafx2.gitlab.ioPaintTool SAI
systemax.jpSide by side
| Figure | GrafX2 | PaintTool SAI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | ¥5,500/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Digital Painting Software | 8.3 (#11) | 7.6 (#30) |
| Purpose | GrafX2 is a bitmap paint program specialized in 256-color drawing for pixel art, game graphics, and detailed graphics made with a mouse. | PaintTool SAI is lightweight painting software for digital art. |
| Support | The download page links to the project's bug tracker for reporting issues. | The maker says it cannot provide support for basic Windows operation knowledge. |
Plans
PaintTool SAI
- PaintTool SAI Ver.1 Software License¥5,500 a month
- PaintTool SAI Ver.1 Software License$5,500, paid once
In their own words
PaintTool SAI
PaintTool SAI has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.