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Pinta alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Photopea logoPhotopeaFree plan + paidNoWeb2 of 347.7
  1. Photopea logo

    1. PhotopeaTop pick

    Best for: Occasional photo editing and opening PSD files without Photoshop

    Free plan + paidWeb

    47.7

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pinta

    Browser-based and free when you need to open PSD files.

    Pros

    • Free and runs in the browser
    • Opens PSD and many other formats
    • Familiar Photoshop-style interface

    Cons

    • Ads in the free version
    • Large files can be slow in the browser
    Visit Photopea Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Photopea a good Pinta alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Price
    Free with ads; premium removes ads
    Not checked yetphotopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PSD support
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Install required
    No (browser)
    Checked Oct 24, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Pinta alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Paint.NET logo

Best Pinta alternative for most people

Paint.NET

The Windows editor Pinta was modelled on, with a richer plug-in ecosystem.

GIMP logo

Best Pinta alternative for a free option

GIMP

Free and open source on the same platforms, with far deeper editing tools.

Photopea logo

Best Pinta alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Photopea

Browser-based and free when you need to open PSD files.

Krita logo

Best Pinta alternative for open source

Krita

Free and open source with professional painting tools for illustration.

GIMP logo

Best Pinta alternative for Mac

GIMP

Free and open source on the same platforms, with far deeper editing tools.

Paint.NET logo

Best Pinta alternative for Windows

Paint.NET

The Windows editor Pinta was modelled on, with a richer plug-in ecosystem.

GIMP logo

Best Pinta alternative for Linux

GIMP

Free and open source on the same platforms, with far deeper editing tools.

Photopea logo

Best Pinta alternative for working in the browser

Photopea

Browser-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.