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Corel Painter vs InVision

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Corel Painter

Design

Digital painting software that emulates natural media brushes and textures

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
InVision logo

InVision

Design

Digital product design platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only InVision has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Corel Painter sold as a one-time perpetual license per major version, requiring paid upgrades for new releases unlike subscription competitors.; InVision service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported
  • They diverge on capability: Corel Painter covers Natural-Media Brush Engine, InVision covers Interactive prototypes.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Corel Painter and InVision actually diverge.

Attributes where Corel Painter and InVision differ
AttributeCorel PainterInVision
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
Platformswindows, macWeb, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2011

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

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 Corel Painter

  • Natural-Media Brush Engine
  • Custom Brush Creation
  • Canvas Textures
  • Photo Painting Tools
  • Layer Support

Only in InVision

  • Interactive prototypes
  • Design collaboration
  • Freehand whiteboarding
  • Design system manager
  • Inspect mode
  • Comments & feedback
  • Version control
  • User testing

What people use each for

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

Corel Painter

  • Digital painting that mimics traditional medianot InVision
  • Concept art and illustrationnot InVision
  • Converting photographs into painted artworknot InVision
  • Custom brush development for artistsnot InVision

InVision

  • Prototype creationnot Corel Painter
  • Design feedbacknot Corel Painter
  • Whiteboarding sessionsnot Corel Painter
  • Design handoffnot Corel Painter
  • User testingnot Corel Painter

Where each one falls short

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

Corel Painter

  • Sold as a one-time perpetual license per major version, requiring paid upgrades for new releases unlike subscription competitors.
  • Interface and brush engine have a steeper learning curve than more streamlined tools like Procreate.
  • No official mobile or tablet-native version, limiting use to desktop Windows and Mac.
  • Performance can lag with very large, texture-heavy brushes compared to lighter tools.

InVision

  • Service discontinued as of end of 2024; no longer available or supported
  • Workflow required constant switching between design software (Sketch/Photoshop) and InVision for prototyping, creating inefficiency
  • Performance issues and glitches reported, especially with larger projects
  • Limited development capabilities; required additional hosting and developer support for deployment
  • Could not export working web or mobile applications without additional development

Pricing, plan by plan

Corel Painter

On request
  • Full License$undefined/mo
    • Perpetual license for current major version
    • Desktop app for Windows and Mac
  • Upgrade$undefined/mo
    • Discounted upgrade pricing for existing Painter owners

InVision

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the InVision review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Corel Painter if

  • You need natural-media brush engine.
  • You work on windows, mac.
  • You also want custom brush creation.
Corel Painter review

Choose InVision if

  • You need interactive prototypes.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
  • You also want design collaboration.
InVision review

Questions people ask

Is Corel Painter or InVision better?
Neither clearly leads. Corel Painter starts at On request and InVision at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Corel Painter or InVision?
InVision has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Corel Painter and Free for InVision.
Does Corel Painter or InVision run on more platforms?
Corel Painter runs on windows, mac. InVision runs on Web, Macos, Windows, Ios, Android.
Can I use InVision for free?
Yes. InVision has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Corel Painter starts at On request.
What is Corel Painter best used for?
Corel Painter is most often used for digital painting that mimics traditional media, concept art and illustration, converting photographs into painted artwork, custom brush development for artists. Of those, digital painting that mimics traditional media and concept art and illustration are not what InVision is typically brought in for.
What can Corel Painter do that InVision cannot?
Corel Painter covers Natural-Media Brush Engine, Custom Brush Creation, Canvas Textures, Photo Painting Tools. InVision covers Interactive prototypes, Design collaboration, Freehand whiteboarding, Design system manager.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

InVision: Is InVision still active and supported in 2026?

No. InVision announced discontinuation of all services by end of 2024. The platform is no longer available or supported.

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InVision: What were InVision's core features?

InVision allowed designers to transform designs into interactive prototypes and mockups for web and mobile. It supported Craft Player for Sketch, Craft Sync for Photoshop, and preview mode in Studio, enabling design-to-prototype workflows.

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InVision: What were InVision's pricing plans?

InVision offered Free ($0), Starter ($25/month), Professional ($99/month), and Team plans. Annual billing provided a 10% discount. Free plan included basic prototyping; paid plans added collaboration and file access.

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InVision: Why did InVision fail in the market?

InVision's market position was disrupted by Figma, which unified design, prototyping, and collaboration in a single web-based platform. InVision required switching between design software and prototyping, creating friction and reducing competitiveness.

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InVision: What integrations did InVision support?

InVision integrated with design tools like Sketch and Photoshop, and supported sharing and collaboration workflows. The platform did not support deployment or direct development integration.

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