Krita vs openCanvas
Krita
krita.orgopenCanvas
portalgraphics.netSide by side
| Figure | Krita | openCanvas |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · Digital Painting Software | 8.6 (#6) | 7.8 (#22) |
| Spec score · Design tools | 8.9 (#25) | 7.6 (#113) |
| Spec score · Graphic Design Software | 8.9 (#27) | 7.6 (#116) |
| Brushes | Krita includes more than 100 preloaded brushes and over nine brush engines for customizing brushes. | It includes more than 150 default brush presets, and brushes can be customized and saved. |
| File compatibility | Krita can load and save PSD files and uses SVG for its vector format. | The software is compatible with PSD format and lists BMP, JPEG, PNG, PSD, OCI, and WPB as supported input formats. |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Deventer, Netherlands | Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan |
| Purpose | Krita is a free, open-source digital painting program for creating professional artwork. | openCanvas is Windows painting software for users ranging from beginners to advanced users. |
| Support | The Krita Foundation directs users with questions to the Krita Artists forum and says its foundation email is not for user support. | The maker provides official support for openCanvas 7 and continues support for openCanvas 6, while support for older listed versions has ended. |
Plans
openCanvas
- openCanvas7 Steam EditionPrice not published
- openCanvas 7 (Steam version)$59.99, 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.
openCanvas
openCanvas has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.