# Affinity Photo vs Krita

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Affinity Photo

| Attribute | Affinity Photo | Krita |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 83 (38% (low)) | 39.9 (76% (high)) |
| deployment.options | - | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A free, feature-rich photo editor with non-destructive editing, RAW processing, advanced retouching tools, batch automation, and layer compositing. | A GPL-licensed painting application that provides professional-grade creative tools including brushes, layers, animation support, and color management. Designed to be accessible and affordable for artists of all skill levels. |
| features.capabilities | `{"psd_ai_import":true,"free_available":true,"raster_editing":true,"digital_painting":true,"platform_breadth":"macOS, Windows, iOS"}` | `{"pricing_model":"open_source","psd_ai_import":true,"free_available":true,"raster_editing":true,"digital_painting":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"Python scripting and C++ extension API","vector_illustration":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 1 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"G'Mic"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Affinity Photo","summary":"Completely free","features":["Non-destructive editing","RAW development with lens correction and noise reduction","Layer compositing","Advanced retouching and frequency separation","Liquify tools","HDR Merge, Focus Merge, Astrophotography Stacking","Batch processing","Macros","Unlimited layers","PSD import with layer fidelity","Live filters and instant previews","Brush library","Fine selection tools"],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Completely free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T12:04:35.509Z"}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source. Optional donations and paid versions on app stores support development.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://krita.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-16T21:33:22.660Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Design & Creative Software)

| Capability | Affinity Photo | Krita |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Discipline** |  |  |
| Raster / photo editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector illustration | - | ✓ |
| DTP / page layout | - | - |
| Digital painting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth | macOS, Windows, iOS | - |
| **Output** |  |  |
| CMYK / print production | - | - |
| **Interoperability** |  |  |
| PSD / AI import | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Real-time collaboration / cloud | - | - |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Generative AI features | - | - |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Plugin / template ecosystem | - | Python scripting and C++ extension API |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | - | Open-source (free) |
| Free / open-source available | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:21:42.504Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*