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krita · v5.3.4.1
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Free and open-source painting and sketching program
brew install --cask krita 757
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Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (GPL-3.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v5.3.4.110d ago5.3.4→5.3.4.1
1mo ago5.3.3→5.3.4
2mo ago5.3.2.1→5.3.3
4mo ago5.3.1.1→5.3.2.1
5mo ago5.3.1→5.3.1.1
6mo ago5.3.0→5.3.1
6mo ago5.2.16→5.3.0
Review
Mar 10, 2026Krita is a powerful, open-source painting and sketching program designed for digital artists, offering professional-grade tools and a wide range of features. It supports various art styles and workflows, making it ideal for cartoonists, illustrators, and concept artists seeking a free alternative to proprietary software.
Krita provides tools for digital painting, sketching, and creating digital art files.
Maturity: The project is mature with active development, a strong community, and regular updates.
Community: Krita has received positive attention on Hacker News for its professional features and AI integration, though Reddit discussions are absent.
Pros
- + Open-source and free to use
- + Professional-grade painting tools and features
- + Active development and community support
- + Integration with AI tools for enhanced creativity
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - User interface may be overwhelming for beginners
Community Mentions
hackernews
Nov 2023 Krita AI Diffusion
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Aug 2017 Krita Foundation in Trouble
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown