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Pinta vs Paintbrush
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Pinta
8.0Simple Gtk# Paint Program
Paintbrush
6.0Image editor
| Metric | Pinta | Paintbrush |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 214 | 337 |
| 90-day Installs | 600 | 951 |
| 365-day Installs | 2.4K | 4.1K |
| Version | 3.1.2 | 2.6.0,20210402 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.4K | 22 |
| GitHub Forks | 343 | 1 |
| Open Issues | 190 | - |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | C# | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1mo ago | 6y ago |
| First Seen | Nov 14, 2013 | Oct 25, 2012 |
Reviews
Pinta
Pinta is a simple, free, and open-source painting and image editing application designed for casual artists and hobbyists. It offers a lightweight alternative to more complex tools, making it ideal for quick edits and creative projects.
Pinta is a lightweight, open-source drawing and image editing application.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Lightweight and user-friendly
- + Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited advanced features compared to professional tools
Paintbrush
Paintbrush is a niche image editor offering unique watercolor effects, ideal for artists seeking distinctive image processing options. Despite its specialized features, the app lacks active development and community support.
Paintbrush is an image editor that adds modern, watercolor effects to images.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Unique watercolor effect features
- + Available for macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Inactive development and community