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In our 2026 comparison of Krita and Microsoft Designer, Microsoft Designer comes out ahead overall (weighted score 95% vs 87% for Krita). Krita is rated 4.8/5 from 52 user reviews; Microsoft Designer is rated 4.8/5 from 142 user reviews. Krita has a free plan; Microsoft Designer has a free plan.
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| At a glance | Krita | Microsoft Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Graphic Design & UI/UX | Graphic Design & UI/UX |
| User rating | 4.8/5 (52 reviews) | 4.8/5 (142 reviews) |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Listed features | 11 | 15 |
| Integrations | 3 | 3 |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Ease of use | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Customer support | 4.8/5 | 4.8/5 |
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Krita is a runner-up with a composite score of 87%.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Offers 11 features (fewer than the category leader).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Available on 3 Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, fewer than the leader.
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Microsoft Designer wins overall with a weighted score of 95% based on user rating, pricing, features, usability, and support.
Comparable pricing accessibility ($0/mo (No Free Trial)).
Microsoft Designer lists the most features (15 features).
Strong usability with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Reliable support with a user rating of 4.8/5 stars.
Widest platform availability (5 Platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, iOS +1 more).

Microsoft Designer scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 8-point lead in our weighted analysis.
Microsoft Designer scores higher across 4 of 11 key dimensions with a 8-point lead in our weighted analysis. The best choice still depends on your team's workflow, budget and required integrations — use the side-by-side sections above to check the details that matter to you.
Krita is rated 4.8/5 from 52 user reviews. Microsoft Designer is rated 4.8/5 from 142 user reviews. Ratings come from approved user reviews on SoftwareHope.
Krita has a free plan. Microsoft Designer has a free plan. Always confirm current pricing on the vendor's site, as plans change.
Krita offers a free plan; Microsoft Designer offers a free plan.
Krita supports Windows, macOS and Linux; Microsoft Designer supports Web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
Krita has an ease-of-use rating of 4.8/5, Microsoft Designer has an ease-of-use rating of 4.8/5. The difference is small, so both are similarly easy to adopt.
Community-voted helpful feedback from verified users
Krita has been an outstanding addition to our workflow. The intuitive interface and fast processing speed make completing daily tasks effortless.
Using Krita saved our team significant time every week. The features run smoothly without lag or complicated setup steps.
In our daily production workflow, Krita's Color Smudge brush engine is hands-down the best in the industry; blending colors on the canvas feels completely organic, just like real oil paint, which resolved our previous operational bottlenecks.
After testing multiple competing tools, animating a 2D character walk cycle directly in Krita using onion skinning and audio playback was an incredibly seamless experience, giving our team total confidence in daily use.
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