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ArtRage Vitae vs Sketchbook
Both stand on sketching software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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ArtRage Vitae combines natural-media brushes, extensive canvas aids, and PaintLink collaboration across desktop and mobile. Buyers should choose between its separate desktop and mobile plans and note the stated canvas limit.
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Sketchbook offers drawing tools, layers, and stylus support across mobile and desktop platforms. Its PSD compatibility preserves much of a document, but several export changes are worth noting.
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| ArtRage Vitae | Sketchbook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Sketchbook Pro direct license: $24.99 per seat a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | ArtRage Vitae | Not published |
| Website | artrage.com | sketchbook.com |
| On sketching software | #12 of 20 | #8 of 20 |
ArtRage Vitae: what it does well
- Natural-media tools include oils and watercolours
- Supports layers, groups, guides, and perspective tools
- PaintLink enables shared-canvas collaboration
- Desktop handles layered PSD files
- Available on four listed platforms
What to know first
- No free plan
- Desktop and mobile use separate plans
- Desktop canvases have a 32500 x 32500 pixel limit
- Desktop plan is listed at $80 a month
Sketchbook: what it does well
- Available on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows.
- Includes customizable brushes and drawing guides.
- Supports layers, blend modes, and gradients.
- Strokes represent stylus pressure and tilt.
- PSD files retain layers, groups, names, and most blend modes.
What to know first
- PSD export rasterizes text layers.
- Glow and Alpha Mask modes export as Normal.
- Background color may turn white in PSD export.
- Direct Pro license requires at least 10 enterprise seats.
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