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Clip Studio Paint vs Gravit Designer

Clip Studio Paint logo

Clip Studio Paint

Animation

Professional illustration and animation software

From
$4.49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Design Tools

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gravit Designer 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; Gravit Designer the Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name
  • They diverge on capability: Clip Studio Paint covers Natural drawing feel, Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Clip Studio Paint and Gravit Designer differ
AttributeClip Studio PaintGravit Designer
Starting price$4.49/monthFree
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android, iPadWindows, Macos, Linux, Web
CategoryAnimationDesign Tools
Founded19912014

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

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 Gravit Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage

Both cover

  • Windows support
  • Macos support

What people use each for

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

Clip Studio Paint

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

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot Clip Studio Paint
  • Vector illustrationnot Clip Studio Paint
  • Icon designnot Clip Studio Paint
  • Web graphicsnot 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

Gravit Designer

  • The Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name

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

Gravit Designer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud storage
    • All design tools
    • SVG support

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 Gravit Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Gravit Designer review

Questions people ask

Is Clip Studio Paint or Gravit Designer better?
Neither clearly leads. Clip Studio Paint starts at $4.49/month and Gravit Designer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Clip Studio Paint or Gravit Designer?
Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $4.49/month for Clip Studio Paint and Free for Gravit Designer.
Does Clip Studio Paint or Gravit Designer run on more platforms?
Clip Studio Paint runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, iPad. Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Yes. Gravit Designer 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 Gravit Designer is typically brought in for.
What can Clip Studio Paint do that Gravit Designer cannot?
Clip Studio Paint covers Natural drawing feel, Comic/manga tools, Animation features, 3D reference. Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Both handle Windows support, Macos 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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