The best Procreate alternatives in 2026
Procreate scores 9.4 and ranks #1 in Design & Creativity. It's not for everyone: skip it if you draw on a Windows PC, a Mac or an Android tablet. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- Weaker design -1.6
- More features +0.6
- Slower -0.5
Best for: 3D artists, indie game makers and animators who want pro tools for free
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- Less private -2.8
- Worse value -1.1
- More features +0.8
Best for: Product designers and teams building apps and websites together
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- Less private -1.8
- Weaker design -0.7
- Slower -0.5
Best for: Designers and photographers who want a free alternative to Adobe's desktop apps
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- Weaker design -1.7
- Slower -1.5
Best for: Digital painters and comic artists on a PC, Mac or Linux machine
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- Less private -2.5
- Slower -0.9
- Weaker design -0.7
Best for: Beginners and hobby painters who want a capable drawing app that costs nothing
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- Less private -3.6
- Worse value -1.1
- Slower -0.7
- Weaker design -0.5
Best for: Small businesses, students and creators making social posts, slides and flyers
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- Less private -2.4
- Worse value -2.1
- Slower -0.7
- Weaker design -0.5
Best for: Designers, startups and freelancers who want a polished marketing site without code
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- Less private -2.6
- Worse value -2.1
- Weaker design -1.9
- More features +0.7
Best for: Comic, manga and webtoon artists who want pro tools on iPad and desktop
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- Less private -4.4
- Weaker design -2.1
- Worse value -1.1
- Slower -0.9
Best for: Students and hobby artists who want a capable free app on an iPad or phone
Still deciding on Procreate?Read our full review, pros and cons.