Pinta alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Pinta: basic feature set compared with GIMP or Krita, and no RAW processing. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pinta, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Paint.NET currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Pinta alternative for most people
Paint.NETThe Windows editor Pinta was modelled on, with a richer plug-in ecosystem.
Best Pinta alternative for a free option
GIMPFree and open source on the same platforms, with far deeper editing tools.
Best Pinta alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
PhotopeaBrowser-based and free when you need to open PSD files.
Best Pinta alternative for open source
KritaFree and open source with professional painting tools for illustration.
Best Pinta alternative for Mac
GIMPFree and open source on the same platforms, with far deeper editing tools.
Best Pinta alternative for Windows
Paint.NETThe Windows editor Pinta was modelled on, with a richer plug-in ecosystem.
Best Pinta alternative for Linux
GIMPFree and open source on the same platforms, with far deeper editing tools.
Best Pinta alternative for working in the browser
PhotopeaBrowser-based and free when you need to open PSD files.
Pinta alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Pinta?
Paint.NET ranks first right now. The Windows editor Pinta was modelled on, with a richer plug-in ecosystem. GIMP and Krita follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Pinta?
Yes. Paint.NET (free), GIMP (open source), Krita (open source) and Photopea (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Pinta?
Yes: GIMP and Krita.
Which Pinta alternatives work on Linux?
GIMP and Krita run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Pinta?
The complaints we hear most: basic feature set compared with GIMP or Krita; no RAW processing; limited support for layered file formats like PSD.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Pinta, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.