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Black Ink vs SpeedyPainter
Both stand on digital painting software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Windows
Black Ink offers deep brush and layer customization for Windows-based digital painting and procedural work. Its licensing choices and high-resolution rendering are clear, while platform availability and trial duration may affect fit.
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SpeedyPainter provides a complete free feature set for Windows painting and process sharing. Check the Windows version, OpenGL support and tablet compatibility before installing.
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| Black Ink | SpeedyPainter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business: €99 per seat a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | blackink.bleank.com | speedypainter.altervista.org |
| On digital painting software | #34 of 46 | #30 of 46 |
Black Ink: what it does well
- Brushes support custom behavior and shader coding
- Nodal layers preserve the original drawing
- GPU rendering supports up to 16K
- Imports and exports PSD files
- Personal licenses provide perpetual use
What to know first
- Windows only, with no immediate Mac or Linux plans
- Limited-time trial duration is unspecified
- Business licenses last one year
- One license cannot run simultaneously on multiple computers
SpeedyPainter: what it does well
- Free plan has no feature limits
- Offers installer and portable ZIP
- Records and exports drawing processes
- Supports layers and pressure-sensitive brushes
- Opens common image formats
What to know first
- Windows only
- Requires OpenGL 3.0 hardware
- Wacom-compatible hardware needed for pen pressure
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