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A free drawing program that's like a dumbed-down version of PaintTool SAI.
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PlatformsWindows Mac
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Pros
Pro Doesn't require a lot of memory to run
Pro Onion Skin mode can be useful
Pro Completely free
Pro Interface is not overhelming
Pro Easy to use
Cons
Con Texture brushes won't work
FireAlpaca's approach to brushes is different than Photoshop's or SAI's.
Con Lacks some features
It is advised to keep Gimp or Krita installed to complement it.