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Corel Painter vs Sumo Paint

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.

Corel Painter

Free trial MacWindows

Corel Painter offers extensive brush, composition, photo-art, and tablet support across Windows and macOS. A 30-day trial is available, while subscription use has device, reauthentication, and expiration conditions.

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Sumo Paint

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Sumo Paint offers browser-based drawing and image editing with a broad brush selection and project exports. Check that its internet requirement and basic color management suit your needs.

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The facts

Corel PainterSumo Paint
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onMac, WindowsExtension, Web
Lowest paid planFree or on requestPro monthly: $4 a month
Plans published23
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitepainterartist.compaint.sumo.app
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Corel Painter: what it does well

  • Natural-media brush styles
  • Custom brushes, textures, palettes, and layouts
  • AI, auto-painting, and cloning tools
  • Photoshop file transfer preserves content
  • Supports Windows and macOS tablets

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Subscription requires reauthentication every 30 days
  • Expired subscriptions will not launch
  • Two devices allowed, not concurrently

Sumo Paint: what it does well

  • More than 300 brushes
  • Supports layers and pressure sensitivity
  • Can be used without an account
  • Exports standard formats or .sumo projects

What to know first

  • Requires an internet connection
  • Color management is basic
  • Basic plan has limited features

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