Free vs Paid software
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I currently get Photoshop for free as a student, but I don't want to rely on paid software. After I graduate or if I switch schools, I might lose access to it.
I also used to use Clip Studio, which has a costly one-time purchase, but there's a possibility they could switch to a subscription model in the future.
On the other hand, there's Krita, which is free and offers many similar features.
What should I do?
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Try Paint Tool Sai Ver. 2 for PC or ProCreate for the iPad. It's just a one-time purchase for either program. I used a pirated version of PTS 1 and PTS 2 for a decade, before finally deciding to own it legally. I must have paid no more than $50 on it.
Krita is okay, but in my opinion the art and brushes are kind of crude, so I eventually lost interest in using it. I think it's better if you're drawing comics with a "natural linework" look or painting landscapes.
I also have Photoshop as part of an Adobe premium plan that allows me to access to other programs such as Illustrator, after effects, premiere, acrobat, InDesign, etc. But admittedly it's a tad expensive.
As well as CPS, but the fact I need to constantly pay for an update is a real drag, even though it's considered the "superior" version to PTS.
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@Ari-Sorokin Id also recommend looking at Affinity. If you already use Photoshop and CSP, then Affinity isnt going to be a huge learning curve. They have a one time fee, and nice capabilities too. I have both adobe suite, and Affinity programs downloaded and use both.
CSP is already a subscription model, for the subscription you get some extras and free upgrades, but I have the one time fee older version, and it works just fine. Depends what you are trying to do once you graduate. Affinity offers a suite like Adobe, with photo editing, art, and design programs. They have a 500-75% off discounts a few times a year if you keep your eye out for them.
