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Also covers linux and macos · open source
Drawpile lets multiple people draw, sketch, paint, and animate together on the same canvas.
Alternatives
The Best Milton Alternatives in 2026
13 alternatives0 free · 3 open source
Looking for something like Milton? Here are 13 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are open source.
Paint on an infinite canvas with Milton, a free and open-source drawing program.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionDrawPileDrawpile lets multiple people draw, sketch, paint, and…Another optionPintaDraw and edit images with Pinta, a free open-source…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DrawPile | — | Yes | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 2 | Pinta | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 3 | Concepts | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Web |
| 4 | PyDPainter | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 5 | Paint Of Persia | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 6 | Sketchbook | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 7 | Py Dpainter | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 8 | minimator | — | Not stated | Web |
| 9 | SmoothDraw | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 10 | VectorPaint | — | Not stated | Web |
All Milton alternatives
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Pinta
pinta-project.comAlso covers linux
Draw and edit images with Pinta, a free open-source painting program for desktop.
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Concepts
concepts.appSame kind of online tool
Concepts provides an infinite canvas for notes, mind maps, mood boards, sketches, plans, and illustrations.
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PyDPainter
pydpainter.orgAlso covers linux and macos · same kind of online tool
Draw and edit pixel art with PyDPainter, a Python-based graphics program.
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Paint Of Persia
dunin.itch.io/ptopAlso covers linux and macos · same kind of online tool
A rotoscoping pixel-art tool, Paint of Persia lets users draw over a window or wallpaper and offers Windows and macOS downloads.
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Sketchbook
sketchbook.comAlso covers macos · same kind of online tool
Sketch, paint and create illustrations with Sketchbook's drawing software.
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Also covers linux and macos · open source
PyDPainter is a pixel art painting program written in Python, inspired by classic Deluxe Paint software.
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minimator
minimator.appSame kind of online tool
Minimator draws graphics from lines on a grid-based canvas in a minimalist browser editor.
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SmoothDraw
qrli.github.io/smoothdrawSame kind of online tool
SmoothDraw is Windows drawing software with brushes, retouching tools, and layers for painting and editing pictures.
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VectorPaint
vectorpaint.yaks.co.nzSame kind of online tool
Draw vector artwork with shapes, gradients and layers in Vector Paint's browser-based editor.
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KRESKA.art
kreska.artSame kind of online tool
Draw and paint online with KRESKA.art, a free web app that does not require installation.
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Open source
Pinta provides a GTK paint program, with its project source code and releases hosted on GitHub.
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Magma
magma.comMagma provides a shared canvas for real-time drawing and collaboration among artists and teams.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Paint Of Persia13 alternativesKRESKA.art7 alternativesConcepts6 alternativesVectorPaint24 alternativesSmoothDraw11 alternativesPinta24 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Milton?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Milton are DrawPile, Pinta, and Concepts.
Are there open-source alternatives to Milton?
Yes: DrawPile, Py Dpainter, and Pinta.
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