Krita
Free
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Digital painting
Free open-source painting app. Krita 6.0 entered beta in early 2026, and I did not confirm the current stable number.
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| Free tier | Entirely free |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Renewal | None |
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