MyPaint vs SmoothDraw

MyPaint — MyPaint is a free and open-source raster graphics editor specialized for digital painters. It has a focus on painting rather than image manipulation and uses a brush engine to simulate real media like

SmoothDraw — SmoothDraw is a lightweight, easy-to-use graphic design and digital painting software. It is optimized for pen tablets and touchscreens, allowing for intuitive drawing and sketching. Key features incl

MyPaint offers Infinite canvas, Anti-aliased brushes, Configurable brushes, Layers, Onion skinning, while SmoothDraw provides Vector and raster drawing, Layers and layer groups, Symmetric drawing, Perspective guides, Blending modes.

MyPaint stands out for Free and open source, Designed for digital painting, Natural media brushes; SmoothDraw is known for Intuitive and easy to use interface, Lightweight and fast, Good for sketching and drawing.

Feature	MyPaint	SmoothDraw
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Photos & Graphics	Photos & Graphics
Pricing	Open Source	N/A

Product Overview

MyPaint

Description: MyPaint is a free and open-source raster graphics editor specialized for digital painters. It has a focus on painting rather than image manipulation and uses a brush engine to simulate real media like oils or watercolors.

SmoothDraw

Description: SmoothDraw is a lightweight, easy-to-use graphic design and digital painting software. It is optimized for pen tablets and touchscreens, allowing for intuitive drawing and sketching. Key features include layers, symmetric drawing, perspective guides, and blending modes.

Key Features Comparison

MyPaint Features

• Infinite canvas
• Anti-aliased brushes
• Configurable brushes
• Layers
• Onion skinning
• Symmetry drawing
• Perspective drawing helpers
• Basic selection tools
• Color picker

SmoothDraw Features

• Vector and raster drawing
• Layers and layer groups
• Symmetric drawing
• Perspective guides
• Blending modes
• Brush engine
• Pen pressure and tilt support
• Touch/stylus optimization
• Export to PNG, JPG, BMP, TIFF
• Built-in color palette
• Rulers and guides
• Selection tools
• Transform tools
• Text tool
• Gradient fill
• Pattern fill

Pros & Cons Analysis

MyPaint

Pros

• Free and open source
• Designed for digital painting
• Natural media brushes
• Lightweight and fast
• Cross-platform

Cons

• Limited image manipulation tools
• No non-destructive editing
• Small user community
• Limited native file format support

SmoothDraw

Pros

• Intuitive and easy to use interface
• Lightweight and fast
• Good for sketching and drawing
• Touch and stylus optimized
• Affordable price
• Feature-rich considering the price
• Can open and edit PSD files

Cons

• Limited selection of brushes
• No animation features
• No 3D modeling tools
• No plugin support
• Limited native file format support beyond raster images
• Not many tutorials/resources available

Pricing Comparison

MyPaint

• Open Source

SmoothDraw

• Not listed