Sketchbook
Drawing and painting app for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS
- #8 of 10 in best digital painting software
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- WindowsmacOSAndroidiOS
Ranked 8 of 10 in best digital painting software
A brush-focused drawing app with a clean interface, sold as a one-time desktop purchase and free to download on mobile. It has fewer natural-media options than ArtRage or Corel Painter, so it suits sketching more than full painting work.
Best for Sketching and illustration on a budget
About Sketchbook
Sketchbook is a drawing and painting program with a brush library, layers with blend modes, rulers and curved guides, symmetry tools and support for stylus pressure and tilt. Sketchbook Pro runs on Windows and macOS, and the Sketchbook app runs on Android and iOS. The vendor describes the interface as uncluttered, with tools that can be hidden until they are needed.
Sketchbook Pro is a one-time purchase, with no subscription, according to the Microsoft Store listing. The mobile app is free to download and sells extras such as the Premium Bundle as in-app purchases. The site also offers free brush and palette downloads. Sketchbook focuses on drawing and painting rather than page layout or vector work, so it suits sketching and illustration.
Key features
- Hundreds of brushes
- Dynamic symmetry tools
- Predictive Stroke tool
- Free mobile app
- Free brush and palette downloads
Strengths
- Sketchbook Pro is a one-time purchase, with no subscription
- Free mobile app with in-app purchases
- Rulers, symmetry and stroke tools in one interface
Limits
- The Premium Bundle is an in-app purchase on mobile
- Focused on drawing rather than page layout or vector work
Where Sketchbook ranks
How Sketchbook compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
#6 ArtRage | 82.0 | One-time purchase | WindowsmacOS |
#7 Rebelle | 79.5 | Paid | macOSWindows |
| #8Sketchbook | 78.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOSAndroidiOS |
#9 Concepts | 77.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSWindowsAndroidChromeOS |
| #10PaintTool SAI | 76.0 | Paid | Windows |
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Questions about Sketchbook
- Is Sketchbook free?
- Sketchbook can be used without paying: Free mobile app with in-app purchases; desktop Pro is a one-time purchase. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Sketchbook open source?
- No. Sketchbook is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Sketchbook support?
- Sketchbook is available on: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
- What is Sketchbook best for?
- Sketching and illustration on a budget. In our ranking of digital painting software it is number 8 of 10 with a score of 78.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Sketchbook?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Procreate, Krita, Clip Studio Paint, Corel Painter.
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