Photo editing apps
Krita
by Krita Foundation
- Free
- Android
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
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Go to the official site ↗In short
Krita is one of the 6 photo editing apps we compare, on what its maker states on its official pages.
It runs on 4 platforms (Android, Windows, macOS, Linux): you can use it on phone and computer.
No app in the category declares more (the average is 2.7).
You can use it for free: the official site states a free plan, as 3 of the other 5 apps do.
We report what the maker states, with sources: we have not tested the app and do not score it.
Where it runs
- iOSNot stated
- AndroidPhones and tablets
- WindowsPC
- macOSMac
- LinuxLinux distributions
- WebNot stated
Price and plans
Base planFreeverified on 28 Oct 2026
Free planYes4 of 6 apps in the category
The price is the base plan as read on the official site or the country’s store, in the market’s currency. Higher tiers are not compared.
Good for you if
- You move between computer and phone and want the same app on both.
- You use Linux: it is among the apps that state it.
- You want to start without paying: a free plan is stated.
Look elsewhere if
- You need it on iOS or Web: the maker does not state it, other apps in the category do.
Against the other photo editing apps
| App | iOS | Android | Windows | macOS | Linux | Web | Free | Base plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krita | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | Free |
| darktable | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | Free |
| GIMP | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | Free |
| RawTherapee | — | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | Free |
| Pixelmator Pro | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — | £49.99 |
| Photopea | — | — | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
