Krita vs Microsoft Paint
Krita
krita.orgMicrosoft Paint
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| Figure | Krita | Microsoft Paint |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Digital Painting Software | 8.6 (#6) | 7.7 (#27) |
| Founded | 1998 | 1975 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Deventer, Netherlands | Redmond, Washington, USA |
| Purpose | Krita is a free, open-source digital painting program for creating professional artwork. | Paint is a Windows graphics editing app for creating, editing, and manipulating images and drawings. |
Plans
Microsoft Paint
- Included with WindowsPrice not published
- Included with WindowsPriced on request
- PaintFree
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.
Microsoft Paint
Microsoft Paint has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.