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Krita vs Pencil2D Comparison (2026)

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Krita

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Pencil2D

Overview

Krita is a vector graphic software that helps businesses manage resources, render animations, create design layers, and edit text on a centralized platform. It allows graphic designers to customize brushes based on multiple specifications, such as shape, color smudge, and particle requirements.

Pencil2D is a free and open-source software (FOSS) designed to help businesses create two-dimensional animations using bitmap images and vector graphics. The application enables graphic designers to import images, upload and save files, add layers, and add, remove, or duplicate key frames.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

84

5

4

3

2

1

51

20

11

0

2

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
79%
would recommend this app

4.2

13

5

4

3

2

1

5

6

2

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
77%
would recommend this app

Pros

“I use it for editing vector images for my laser etcher”
AP

Andrew P.

NOC Engineer

“I also would like to see a separate RGB channel editor like Photoshop.”
KC

Kaylen C.

Character Artist and Rigger

“it has been my go to image edit for years.”
AP

Andrew P.

NOC Engineer

Pros

Not enoughreviews yet

Cons

“It is extremely laggy and slow, and instead of tools being separated as tools, most are just brushes that feel like they weren't thought about”
AF

Adem F.

YouTuber

“A major disadvantage of it being free is the lack of optimization and laziness in some departments.”
AF

Adem F.

YouTuber

“Stylus support has been hit or mis for me.”
AP

Andrew P.

NOC Engineer

Cons

Not enoughreviews yet

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last reviewa month ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review4 years ago

Key features

  • Total features17
  • 2D Drawing
  • Animation
  • Animations & Transitions
  • Categorization/Grouping
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Custom Development
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Image Editing
  • Image Tracing
  • Labeling
  • Media Import
  • Project Management
  • Rendering
  • Synchronous Editing
  • Tagging
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Text Overlay
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Video Content
  • Video Editing
  • WYSIWYG Editor
  • Total features16
  • 2D Drawing
  • Animation
  • Animations & Transitions
  • Categorization/Grouping
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Custom Development
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Import/Export
  • Design Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Image Editing
  • Image Tracing
  • Labeling
  • Media Import
  • Project Management
  • Rendering
  • Synchronous Editing
  • Tagging
  • Templates
  • Text Editing
  • Text Overlay
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Video Content
  • Video Editing
  • WYSIWYG Editor

Integrations

  • Total integrationsN/A
    • Total integrationsN/A