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Clip Studio Paint vs CryEngine

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Clip Studio Paint

Software

Professional illustration and animation software

From
$4.49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
CryEngine logo

CryEngine

Software

Build worlds, break limits. Professional game development engine.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only CryEngine has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Clip Studio Paint monthly subscription pricing becomes expensive over multiple years compared to one-time licenses; CryEngine a royalty of 5% of Gross Receipts is payable to Crytek on every game built with CRYENGINE
  • They diverge on capability: Clip Studio Paint covers Natural drawing feel, CryEngine covers Advanced graphics.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Clip Studio Paint and CryEngine actually diverge.

Attributes where Clip Studio Paint and CryEngine differ
AttributeClip Studio PaintCryEngine
Starting price$4.49/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, iPadWindows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux
Founded19911999

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Clip Studio Paint

  • Natural drawing feel
  • Comic/manga tools
  • Animation features
  • 3D reference
  • Vector support
  • Photoshop files
  • 3D models
  • Graphics tablets

Only in CryEngine

  • Advanced graphics
  • Physics engine
  • AI system
  • Animation tools
  • Flow Graph visual scripting
  • C++ and Lua support
  • Entity component system
  • Sandbox editor

Both cover

  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Clip Studio Paint

  • Manga creationnot CryEngine
  • Comic illustrationnot CryEngine
  • 2D animationnot CryEngine
  • Character designnot CryEngine
  • Digital paintingnot CryEngine

CryEngine

  • Building photorealistic first person and open world games with real time global illuminationnot Clip Studio Paint
  • Developing with full engine source code accessnot Clip Studio Paint
  • Sandbox based level design with what you see is what you get exportnot Clip Studio Paint

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Clip Studio Paint

  • Monthly subscription pricing becomes expensive over multiple years compared to one-time licenses
  • Limited built-in photo manipulation features compared to general-purpose image editors

CryEngine

  • A royalty of 5% of Gross Receipts is payable to Crytek on every game built with CRYENGINE
  • Royalties are waived only on the first USD 5,000.00 of Gross Receipts per year per game
  • Royalties are calculated at source on gross receipts before any publisher or platform deductions, so a developer receiving 70% of USD 100,000 still owes USD 4,750
  • Military projects, gambling, simulation, science, architecture and serious games are excluded from the standard licence and are not covered as Games
  • The licence forbids combining CRYENGINE with code from other game engine providers
  • Supported platforms are limited to those Crytek announces at its sole discretion, listed in the agreement as Windows, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One
  • Support is only provided against payment of a separate Support Fee that Crytek may change at its sole discretion
  • Crytek may modify the licence agreement at any time, with the only remedy for disagreement being to stop using CRYENGINE

Pricing, plan by plan

Clip Studio Paint

$4.49/month
  • PRO Perpetual License$54/one-time
    • Full brush engine
    • 3D model integration
    • Basic animation (24 frames)
  • PRO Monthly Subscription$4.49/month
    • All PRO features
    • Desktop and mobile access
    • Continuous updates
  • PRO Annual Subscription$26.99/year
    • All PRO features
    • Desktop and mobile access
    • Continuous updates
  • EX Perpetual License$237/one-time
    • All PRO features
    • Unlimited animation frames
    • Multi-page management

CryEngine

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full engine access
    • Source code
    • Asset library

Which should you pick?

Choose Clip Studio Paint if

  • You need natural drawing feel.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, iPad.
  • You also want comic/manga tools.
Clip Studio Paint review

Choose CryEngine if

  • You need advanced graphics.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
  • You also want physics engine.
CryEngine review

Questions people ask

Is Clip Studio Paint or CryEngine better?
Neither clearly leads. Clip Studio Paint starts at $4.49/month and CryEngine at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clip Studio Paint or CryEngine?
CryEngine has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4.49/month for Clip Studio Paint and Free for CryEngine.
Does Clip Studio Paint or CryEngine run on more platforms?
Clip Studio Paint runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, iPad. CryEngine runs on Windows, Playstation, Xbox, Linux.
Can I use CryEngine for free?
Yes. CryEngine has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Clip Studio Paint starts at $4.49/month.
What is Clip Studio Paint best used for?
Clip Studio Paint is most often used for manga creation, comic illustration, 2d animation, character design. Of those, manga creation and comic illustration are not what CryEngine is typically brought in for.
What can Clip Studio Paint do that CryEngine cannot?
Clip Studio Paint covers Natural drawing feel, Comic/manga tools, Animation features, 3D reference. CryEngine covers Advanced graphics, Physics engine, AI system, Animation tools. Both handle Windows support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Clip Studio Paint: What are the differences between Clip Studio Paint PRO and EX?

PRO includes basic animation (24 frame limit) and is best for digital painting. EX includes unlimited animation frames, multi-page management for publishing, LT conversion, and professional animation timelines.

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Clip Studio Paint: Can I use Clip Studio Paint on mobile?

Yes. Clip Studio Paint offers monthly and annual plans that cover both desktop and mobile access. Desktop-only perpetual licenses are available but do not include mobile access.

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Clip Studio Paint: What payment options does Clip Studio Paint offer?

Clip Studio Paint offers one-time perpetual licenses for desktop ($54 PRO, $237 EX), monthly subscriptions ($4.49 PRO, $9.99 EX), and annual subscriptions ($26.99 PRO, $75.99 EX) that include mobile access.

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Clip Studio Paint: Does Clip Studio Paint include 3D model integration?

Yes. Both PRO and EX versions include 3D model integration for digital artists to use as reference or directly in compositions.

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