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Bardot Brush vs Clip Studio Assets

Both stand on digital brush libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Bardot Brush

Free plan iPhone

Bardot Brush offers varied Procreate brush collections, with commercial use and lifetime updates for purchased products. Check the iPad compatibility requirement and file redistribution restriction before buying.

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Clip Studio Assets

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Clip Studio Assets provides a broad catalog of materials for Clip Studio Paint, with both free and paid options. Check the account, upload, and licensing requirements before downloading or publishing.

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The facts

Bardot BrushClip Studio Assets
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNo
Runs oniPhoneAndroid, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid planBasic Toolkit: $12, paid onceFree or on request
Plans published104
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitebardotbrush.comassets.clip-studio.com
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Bardot Brush: what it does well

  • Brushes span fillers, liners, textures, and shaders.
  • Optimized for Apple Pencil.
  • Commercial use and sale of finished work allowed.
  • Purchased products include free updates for life.
  • Download links provided through three purchase channels.

What to know first

  • Requires Procreate 5.1 or later on iPad.
  • Brush files and edited versions cannot be redistributed.
  • Digital products are not returnable.

Clip Studio Assets: what it does well

  • Catalog covers brushes, 3D objects, and other materials.
  • Free materials are available.
  • Clip Studio Paint 4.2 and later can install some assets automatically.
  • Creators can publish Clippy materials.

What to know first

  • A Clip Studio account is required for downloads and publishing.
  • Paid materials require Clippy or GOLD.
  • AI image-generation materials are prohibited.
  • Material catalogs cannot be published through a browser.

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