Krita Pricing 2026

Plans, hidden costs, and alternatives compared

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1 plans tracked Updated Sep 2026

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Krita is free.

Verified Sep 2026 from the official pricing page.

Is Krita worth the price?

Great value

Krita's pricing is exceptionally generous, being entirely free and open-source.

For $0, users gain access to a comprehensive suite of digital painting and animation tools that often cost hundreds of dollars in proprietary software. This makes it an outstanding choice for students, hobbyists, and professionals on a budget.

Pricing Plans

Free

Open source

Digital painting
Animation
Brush engines
Layer support

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How Krita compares

Starting price from each tool's published plans.

Tool	Starting price	Free plan
Krita	Free	Yes
Procreate	$5.99/month, billing unit not specified	No
Adobe Photoshop	No public price	No
Clip Studio Paint	$4.99/month, billing unit not specified	No
Sketchbook	No public price	No
PaintTool SAI	$37/month, billing unit not specified	No
Corel Painter	$218.95/month, billing unit not specified	No

Krita Pricing FAQ

How much does Krita cost?

Krita is free to use. No subscription or one-time fee is required for the core product.

Does Krita have a free plan?

Yes. Krita offers a free plan called "Free". It includes: Digital painting, Animation, Brush engines.

What are alternatives to Krita?

Alternatives to Krita include Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Sketchbook. Procreate starts at $5.99/month, billing unit not specified; Clip Studio Paint starts at $4.99/month, billing unit not specified; PaintTool SAI starts at $37/month, billing unit not specified.