What AI says about Krita
Since Jul 5Updated Nov 1, 2026Based on 14,900 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Krita is a free, open-source digital painting and 2D animation program designed for artists and illustrators. It is regularly recommended for beginners seeking free graphic design software, drawing apps for tablets, and offline design tools that do not require a subscription.
Mentioned in
1%
of AI answers about Krita and its rivals
- ChatGPT1%
- Google AI Mode1%
Markets where AI mentions Krita
Market# · Mentioned in
All markets1%
- Tablets, Drawing Tablets, Digital FramesAI picks Wacom and 1 more about as often#5 · 21%
- Beginner-Friendly Graphic Design ToolsAI picks Canva most#9 · 16%
- Explainer Video Creation Tools & ServicesAI picks Vyond most#15 · 6%
- Creative Media Production SoftwareAI picks Penpot most#15 · 6%
- Photo and Video Editing ToolsAI picks Darktable and 6 more about as often#48 · 1%
- Creative Mood Board Design SoftwareAI picks Milanote most#90 · <1%
- AI Creative Design ToolsAI picks Canva most#420 · <1%
Topics where AI mentions Krita
TopicMentioned in · on this topicRank
- AI picks mostMentioned in
- What is the best drawing app?on this questionAI picks Procreate most88%
Excerpts where Krita appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTSep 28, 2026, ChatGPT Krita — powerful and free/open-source, especially for digital painting.
ChatGPTSep 20, 2026, ChatGPT Krita — a powerful, completely free and open-source option with brushes, layers, stabilizers, vector tools, and animation.
- What is the best drawing app for tablets?on this questionAI picks Procreate most68%
Excerpts where Krita appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 20, 2026, Google AI Mode For Android users, Infinite Painter and Krita lead the pack by offering the closest professional-grade alternatives.
Google AI ModeSep 16, 2026, Google AI Mode Krita or Infinite Painter leading the way for Android and Windows tablets
- I'm interested in graphic design. What's the best free software for a beginner to use?on this questionAI picks Canva and 2 more about as often73%
Excerpts where Krita appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeOct 15, 2026, Google AI Mode Krita : A powerful digital painting and illustration program built by artists.
ChatGPTOct 15, 2026, ChatGPT Krita... Best for digital illustration, drawing, painting, character art, and comics.
- What's the best 2D animation software for a beginner animator to create explainer videos?on this questionAI picks Animaker most51%
Excerpts where Krita appeared in the AI's answer
Google AI ModeSep 16, 2026, Google AI Mode Krita : Though primarily a digital painting app, Krita has a surprisingly intuitive frame-by-frame 2D animation workspace that is completely free and open-source.
ChatGPTSep 16, 2026, ChatGPT Krita — best free option for hand-drawn animation if you enjoy drawing.
- We use a specific graphic design software. Who offers a generative fill plugin for it?on this questionAI picks Adobe Firefly most14%
Excerpts where Krita appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTAug 20, 2026, ChatGPT If by “the specific graphic design software” you mean something other than Photoshop (e.g. Affinity Photo, CorelDRAW, GIMP, Krita, Illustrator)
Google AI ModeAug 12, 2026, Google AI Mode alternative graphic software like Krita rely on community-made additions like the Krita AI Fusion plugin
- What is the best free photo editor?on this questionAI picks GIMP most11%
Excerpts where Krita appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPTSep 17, 2026, ChatGPT Krita — best for drawing, painting, and illustration rather than ordinary photo editing.
ChatGPTSep 13, 2026, ChatGPT Best for drawing/painting: Krita — Particularly good for digital art and illustration rather than traditional photo retouching.
How prominently AI mentions Krita
- Named first1%
- 2nd or 3rd28%
- Later71%
Insights for Krita
Week of Sep 21–27
- Gaining: Now ranks #14 in Explainer Video Creation Tools & Services, up from #19
Gap between platforms: A 6.7-point platform gap for Krita in Explainer Video Creation Tools & Services
Google AI ModeGoogle AI Mode17%ChatGPTChatGPT10%
How AI rates Krita
Common descriptions
free · open-source · completely free · beginner-friendly · professional · professional-grade
Tone of AI’s statements about Krita
- Positive75%
- Neutral22%
- Mixed3%
- Negative1%
Krita in AI answers
Question: I'm interested in graphic design. What's the best free software for a beginner to use?
Google AI ModeOct 15, 2026
Krita : A powerful digital painting and illustration program built by artists.
ChatGPTOct 15, 2026
Krita... Best for digital illustration, drawing, painting, character art, and comics.
Question: What is the best drawing app?
ChatGPTSep 28, 2026
Krita — powerful and free/open-source, especially for digital painting.
Sources AI cites
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- Which 2D animation software is the best for a beginner? (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Free apps to do graphic design? (opens in a new tab) · 2%
- Free Software Suggestion for Graphic Designing? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- What Are Some Good Drawing Apps for a First Time Digital Artist? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Good free graphics software to use as a beginner (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Best digital drawing app? : r/DigitalPainting (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Can you recommend a good digital drawing app? - Reddit (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Apps that suitable for sketch or drawing (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Recommendations for free graphic design software? (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Friends, whats the best drawing app for an android tablet? It can be paid or free. Photos non related (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- 12%
- The best drawing app for Android: for phone or tablet | Creative Bloq (opens in a new tab) · 5%
- The best digital art software | Creative Bloq (opens in a new tab) · 4%
- The best free animation software for 2D and 3D artists - Creative Bloq (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- The best iPad drawing apps for sketching, painting and more | Creative Bloq (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- The top 5 non-AI digital art apps for 2026 include Procreate, ArtRage, and more | Creative Bloq (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Fed up of subscriptions? Here's the free software every digital artist needs | Creative Bloq (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- The best graphic design software, for pros, hobbyists and everyone in between | Creative Bloq (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 5%
- 10 Best Android Drawing Apps (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- 10 Best Android Drawing Apps (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- The BEST Android Art Apps Tier List | My Personal Rating & Review - YouTube (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Top 10 Best FREE GRAPHIC DESIGN Software (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- First Impressions: Krita For Android Beta - A Free Drawing App (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best & Worst FREE drawing apps ranked for PC (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best 2D Animation Software For Beginners (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- My Favorite Animation Software in 2025 (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Drawing my OCs in AMONG US! | Trying ibis Paint X for the FIRST TIME! - YouTube (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- MUST-KNOW Design Software for New Designers (CorelDraw Go) (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- 5%
- Best drawing app of 2025: top tools for sketching on tablets and phones | TechRadar (opens in a new tab) · 3%
- Best free drawing software of 2026 | TechRadar (opens in a new tab) · 1%
- Best digital art and drawing software of 2025: Top tools for artists reviewed | TechRadar (opens in a new tab) · <1%
- Best graphic design software of 2025: Top picks tested for creative professionals and beginners | TechRadar (opens in a new tab) · <1%
