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Also covers image editing · open source
Pinta provides a GTK paint program, with its project source code and releases hosted on GitHub.
Alternatives
The Best Pinta Alternatives in 2026
10 alternatives0 free · 2 open source
Looking for something like Pinta? Here are 10 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are open source.
Draw and edit images with Pinta, a free open-source painting program for desktop.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionPintaPinta provides a GTK paint program, with its project source…Another optionMiltonPaint on an infinite canvas with Milton, a free and…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinta | — | Yes | — |
| 2 | Milton | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 3 | PyDPainter | — | Not stated | Linux, Web, Windows |
| 4 | Py Dpainter | — | Yes | Linux, Windows |
| 5 | DrawPile | — | Not stated | Android, Linux, macOS |
| 6 | Paint Of Persia | — | Not stated | Linux, macOS, Web |
| 7 | SmoothDraw | — | Not stated | Web, Windows |
| 8 | Sketchbook | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, macOS |
| 9 | VectorPaint | — | Not stated | Web |
| 10 | KRESKA.art | — | Not stated | Web |
All Pinta alternatives
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Milton
miltonpaint.comAlso covers linux
Paint on an infinite canvas with Milton, a free and open-source drawing program.
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PyDPainter
pydpainter.orgAlso covers linux
Draw and edit pixel art with PyDPainter, a Python-based graphics program.
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Also covers linux · open source
PyDPainter is a pixel art painting program written in Python, inspired by classic Deluxe Paint software.
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DrawPile
drawpile.netAlso covers linux
Drawpile lets multiple people draw, sketch, paint, and animate together on the same canvas.
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Paint Of Persia
dunin.itch.io/ptopAlso covers linux
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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SmoothDraw
qrli.github.io/smoothdrawSmoothDraw is Windows drawing software with brushes, retouching tools, and layers for painting and editing pictures.
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Sketchbook
sketchbook.comSketch, paint and create illustrations with Sketchbook's drawing software.
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VectorPaint
vectorpaint.yaks.co.nzDraw vector artwork with shapes, gradients and layers in Vector Paint's browser-based editor.
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KRESKA.art
kreska.artDraw and paint online with KRESKA.art, a free web app that does not require installation.
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Alternatives to similar tools
Paint Of Persia13 alternativesKRESKA.art7 alternativesVectorPaint24 alternativesPinta24 alternativesSmoothDraw11 alternativesMilton13 alternatives
What is the best alternative to Pinta?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Pinta are Pinta, Milton, and PyDPainter.
Are there open-source alternatives to Pinta?
Yes: Pinta and Py Dpainter.
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