Krita vs LaneDraws
Krita
krita.orgLaneDraws
lane339.gumroad.comSide by side
| Figure | Krita | LaneDraws |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Spec score · Digital Brush Libraries | 8.5 (#4) | 7.9 (#10) |
| Commercial use | The GPL permits commercial artwork, and the maker says users retain sole ownership of what they create with Krita. | The Master Pack page says personal and commercial use is allowed and encouraged. |
| Support | The Krita Foundation directs users with questions to the Krita Artists forum and says its foundation email is not for user support. | The coaching page says buyers can email the maker after purchase and should expect a response within a few days. |
Plans
LaneDraws
- Anatomy of Light ChartFree
- Dirty Ink Brush Pack$18, paid once
- The Charcoal Master Pack$22, paid once
- The Painting Brush Pack$22, paid once
- The Pastel Pro Pack$24, paid once
- Lane's Photoshop Master Pack$44, paid once
In their own words
Krita
Krita is free, open-source software for digital painting and artwork creation, with tools for illustration and 2D animation. Its brush collection includes more than 100 preloaded options and over nine engines for customizing brushes. Animation tools support audio, onion skinning, extensive timeline frames, and export to video or still images. For color workflows, Krita supports ICC management through LCMS, OpenColorIO for EXR, HDR painting, and OpenEXR. It can open and save PSD files and uses SVG for vector work. C++ and Python plugins can extend the application; plugins distributed for Krita must use the GNU GPL, though creators may charge for downloads. Krita lists Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, but not iPads or iPhones. The maker says no registration or internet connection is required for use. The listed minimum RAM is 4 GB, with 16 GB recommended. Krita is free and open source, with no subscriptions or trials.
LaneDraws
LaneDraws offers digital brushes for Photoshop and Procreate, reference packs and instructional content through Patreon. Its Photoshop Master Pack combines three Photoshop packs for painting, illustration, concept art, drawing and inking. It lists 350+ painting and illustration brushes, 120+ dry media drawing brushes, 120+ inking brushes, and 30+ smudge tools and erasers. Photoshop brush packs require Photoshop CC and a stylus with pressure and tilt sensitivity. The Master Pack allows personal and commercial use. For Procreate, the Charcoal Master Pack contains 44 brushes and tools; the Pastel Pro Pack has 48 brushes and tools, 35 natural paper textures and demonstration videos. The Skulls and Bones reference pack includes 1,850+ images and a 40-minute skull painting demonstration with audio. A free Anatomy of Light Chart is available as a high-resolution JPG. Listed one-time prices include 18.00 USD for Dirty Ink Brush Pack, 22.00 USD for the Painting Brush Pack or Charcoal Master Pack, 24.00 USD for Pastel Pro Pack and 44.00 USD for Lane's Photoshop Master Pack. Downloads use ABR or Brushset formats.