Comparison
Best Webtoon Makers (2026): AI and Drawing Apps Compared
By the Panelo team · Updated
Quick answer
If you draw, Clip Studio Paint is the standard, and MediBang Paint and Krita are free. If you don't, AI makers turn a script into panels: Panelo makes a vertical episode sliced to 800 × 1,280 for $6.99 once, and LlamaGen and Anifusion are monthly subscriptions.
How we compared
Who wrote this: we make Panelo, so we are not neutral. Every price and feature of the other tools below was read on their own websites on 13 November 2026; plans change often, so check before you buy. Where another tool is the better pick, we say so.
Webtoon makers at a glance
| Tool | Type | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panelo | AI, makes the art | $6.99 per comic once; first 4 panels free | Writers who don't draw; quick episodes and pitches |
| LlamaGen | AI, makes the art | From $18/mo; free plan | Frequent AI creators |
| Anifusion | AI, makes the art | $9 or $24/mo; 100 free credits | Anime-style control and character training |
| Clip Studio Paint | Drawing software | Subscriptions from $0.99/mo (first 3 months free); one-time licences | Artists drawing their own webtoon |
| MediBang Paint | Drawing software | Free to download (optional Premium) | Free drawing with comic tools |
| Krita | Drawing software | Free and open source | Free painting on desktop |
AI webtoon makers
The Panelo webtoon maker writes the episode, keeps characters on-model from reference sheets, stacks panels in one 800 px column with space between beats, letters them in a rounded font, and downloads slices cut between panels for WEBTOON CANVAS and Tapas, or one long PNG. Limit: 24 panels per comic, so a full 40 to 60 panel episode is two or three comics. LlamaGen and Anifusion suit people who make art every day and want a subscription.
Drawing apps for webtoons
Clip Studio Paint has webtoon canvases and export tools (some only in the EX edition). MediBang Paint and Krita are free and capable; in either, draw at 1,600 px wide and export at 800 px. Then cut the strip with the free webtoon slicer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app to make a webtoon?
For drawing it yourself, Clip Studio Paint is the most used; MediBang Paint and Krita are free. To make one without drawing, an AI webtoon maker such as Panelo turns a script into lettered vertical panels.
What is the best free webtoon maker?
MediBang Paint and Krita are free drawing apps. Panelo's first 4 panels are free, and LlamaGen and Anifusion have free tiers.
Can I make a webtoon without drawing?
Yes. AI webtoon makers draw the panels from your script and keep the characters consistent. Check each platform's rules on AI content before posting.
What size do webtoon makers export?
Webtoons are 800 px wide; WEBTOON CANVAS accepts images up to 800 × 1,280 px. Panelo exports slices at exactly that size.
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