Compare ArtRage and Clip Studio Paint

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At a Glance
ArtRage
ArtRage
Star Rating
(72)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
US$79
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Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint
Star Rating
(53)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (96.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.99 With One-Time Purchase
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that ArtRage excels in its natural painting experience, with features like the "Oil Paint" and "Palette Knife" tools that mimic traditional art techniques, making it a favorite among traditional artists.
  • Reviewers mention that Clip Studio Paint shines in its versatility for comic and manga creation, highlighting features such as "Panel Layout" and "3D Model Integration" that streamline the workflow for illustrators.
  • G2 users indicate that ArtRage has a higher ease of use rating (9.1) compared to Clip Studio Paint (8.5), suggesting that beginners may find ArtRage more approachable for starting their digital art journey.
  • Users on G2 report that Clip Studio Paint offers superior support for animation, with features like "Frame-by-Frame Animation" and "Onion Skinning," which are essential for animators looking to create dynamic content.
  • Reviewers say that while ArtRage has a strong focus on painting, it lacks some advanced features for digital illustration that Clip Studio Paint provides, such as "Vector Layers" and "Custom Brushes," which are crucial for professional artists.
  • Users report that both products have positive product direction ratings, with ArtRage at 8.7 and Clip Studio Paint at 8.8, indicating that both companies are committed to improving their software based on user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ArtRage
ArtRage 5
US$79
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Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint PRO
$49.99
With One-Time Purchase
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Free Trial
ArtRage
Free Trial is available
Clip Studio Paint
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
69
9.0
47
Ease of Use
9.1
70
8.4
49
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
7.3
5
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
53
7.5
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
71
8.6
49
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ArtRage
ArtRage
Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint
ArtRage and Clip Studio Paint are categorized as Drawing
Unique Categories
ArtRage
ArtRage has no unique categories
Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ArtRage
ArtRage
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
8.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
15.3%
Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
96.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
3.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
ArtRage
ArtRage
Graphic Design
15.3%
Design
15.3%
Arts and Crafts
12.5%
Internet
9.7%
Animation
5.6%
Other
41.7%
Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint
Graphic Design
18.9%
Design
18.9%
Arts and Crafts
13.2%
Animation
13.2%
Fine Art
9.4%
Other
26.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
ArtRage
ArtRage
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Suraj S.
SS
Suraj S.
Verified User in Internet

[1] Easy to use, intuitive and hassle free colour selection. The tools and colour palette are positioned at bottoms corners thus making it a lot easier. [2] I've been using artrage from v3.5 onwards and boy they've surprised me with such great updates...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jakub C.
JC
Jakub C.
Verified User in Graphic Design

It's fun but not that useful as Photoshop - it has much less tools and useful features to become real competition for Adobe product. I found it hard to get used to interface and keybord/mouse actions as I'm really used to Photoshop ones. It's good for fun...

Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
GP
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

I like the easy access to brushes and other tools. Use of program is straightforward and easy and there is a nice flow to the layout. Brushes feel smooth to use with stylus and make for excellent detail. pressure on brushes feels good and smooth and I feel...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Rogelio A.
RA
Rogelio A.
Verified User in Graphic Design

You can't export drawings in SVG. You can draw in vector but can't do anything further with it. If you want to create an SVG, this isn't for you. Updated: Clipstudio recently decided not to fulfill the lifetime license. So now they decided to hold the...

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ArtRage
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Clip Studio Paint
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Discussions
ArtRage
ArtRage Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
ArtRage has no discussions with answers
Clip Studio Paint
Clip Studio Paint Discussions
What animation software do you recommend to combine with this software?
1 comment
Roger A W.
RW
I'm not really sure I'm the right one to answer this but here's what I know for what it's worth. The EX version is a fully loaded animation software package...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Clip Studio Paint has no more discussions with answers