How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
What is the best diamond art company?
Diamond Art Club is the best diamond art company, because it has more than 4,100 designs from 272 licensed artists, canvas kits from $13.99, and a 4.8 TrustScore across 4,193 Trustpilot reviews. Diamond Dotz is the best pick for beginners, Dreamer Designs for premium woven polyester canvases, and Paint With Diamonds for turning your own photo into a kit.
Key takeaways
- Diamond Art Club leads on range and trust, with over 4,100 designs, 70-plus licensed brands including Disney and Harry Potter, and BBB accreditation with an A+ rating.
- Kit prices run from about $7 for a small Diamond Dotz kit to $100 for a large licensed Diamond Art Club canvas, so the first project costs less than a takeaway dinner and a wall piece costs less than framed art.
- Round drills and square drills are a real choice: Diamond Dotz uses round drills only, while most others offer square drills that cover the canvas edge to edge.
- Two names to avoid this year: CraftBuddy.com is a domain-for-sale page, not a store, and Craftibly.com does not resolve at all, so buy from the companies below instead.
- Shipping costs changed in 2025 and 2026, with the US ending de minimis treatment and the EU adding a flat EUR 3 duty on low-value parcels, which raises the landed cost of kits shipped direct from China.
How we picked
We picked diamond art companies with a live store, kits you can actually buy, and pricing evidence from brand pages or independent comparisons checked on 14 Nov 2026. We ranked design range first, then canvas and drill quality, then price, then how easy it is to buy in the US, UK and Europe. Every price below is third-party reported from those sources, because kit prices vary by size, licence and sale, and we flagged every price that conflicts between sources. We removed Craft Buddy, whose .com domain is for sale, and Craftibly, whose site does not resolve.
Best diamond art companies compared
| Company | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
| Diamond Art Club | Widest range and licensed art | Canvas kits from $13.99 | No, kits are paid |
| Diamond Dotz | Beginners and local craft stores | Small kits from $6.99 | No, kits are paid |
| Dreamer Designs | Premium woven polyester canvases | Single canvas kits from $42.99 | No, kits are paid |
| Paint With Diamonds | Custom photo kits | Custom kits from about $25 | No, kits are paid |
| Ever Moment | Budget kits and anime designs | Kits from about $8 | No, kits are paid |
| Figured'Art | Custom kits in Europe | Custom kits from EUR 29.90 | No, kits are paid |
| Arteza | Art-supply buyers who want kits too | Kits from about $13 | No, kits are paid |
How much does a diamond painting kit cost?
A diamond painting kit costs $7 to $100, and a beginner first project costs about $30 to $75 depending on the brand. The worked example covers three kits: a Diamond Art Club canvas from $13.99, a Diamond Dotz kit at $17.99, and a Dreamer Designs canvas from $42.99, which totals $74.97 before shipping, while three budget Ever Moment kits at about $8 to $15 each total $24 to $45. Diamond Dotz kits sell for $12 to $72 at Michaels, Diamond Art Club premium licensed canvases run $24 to $100, and Paint With Diamonds custom photo kits start near $25. Shipping is the hidden cost: Diamond Dotz charges $11.95 on US orders under $75, and kits shipped direct from China now face extra duties after the US de minimis change in August 2025.
Round drills or square drills: which should you pick?
Pick square drills when you want a finished piece with no gaps, and round drills when you want an easier first project. Square drills sit edge to edge and cover the canvas fully, which gives a cleaner mosaic look and suits detailed art, and they are the standard at Diamond Art Club, Dreamer Designs and most premium brands. Round drills are easier to place, more forgiving of a shaky hand, and faster to finish, which is why Diamond Dotz uses round drills only and why beginners often start there. The trade-off is visible up close: round drills leave tiny gaps that show the canvas between stones, while square drills hide the canvas but demand straighter placement. Buy one small kit of each type before committing to a large canvas.
What should a beginner look for in a first kit?
A beginner should look for a small full-drill canvas, round drills, and a kit that includes the pen, tray and wax. A 9 by 9 inch canvas from Diamond Art Club costs from $13.99 and finishes in a few evenings, while a Diamond Dotz kit at $6.99 to $17.99 is the cheapest way to learn whether you enjoy the work. Buy the small kit, finish it, frame it, and then decide whether the craft is yours.
Licensed designs are worth the extra money when the art is the reason you are buying, because only a licensed kit can legally print Disney, Harry Potter, Star Wars or Marvel art, and the licence is part of the price. Diamond Art Club carries more than 70 licensed brands and 272 licensed artists, including Thomas Kinkade Studios, and its premium licensed canvases run $24 to $100 against $13.99 for an unlicensed small canvas. Skip the licence when the subject does not matter and the pattern is what you want, because unlicensed landscapes and animals from the same brands cost far less for the same hours of crafting.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
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 Diamond Art Club | Widest range and licensed art | Canvas kits from $13.99, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026 | No, kits are paid |
 Diamond Dotz | Beginners and local craft stores | Small kits from $6.99, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026 | No, kits are paid |
 Dreamer Designs | Premium woven polyester canvases | Single canvas kits from $42.99, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026 | No, kits are paid |
 Paint With Diamonds | Custom photo kits | Custom kits from about $25, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026 | No, kits are paid |
 Ever Moment | Budget kits and anime designs | Kits from about $8, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026 | No, kits are paid |
 Figured'Art | Custom kits in Europe | Custom kits from EUR 29.90, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026 | No, kits are paid |
 Arteza | Art-supply buyers who want kits too | Kits from about $13, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026 | No, kits are paid |
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The 7 best diamond art companies
Starting priceCanvas kits from $13.99, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026
Free planNo, kits are paid
Diamond Art Club is the best diamond art company for most crafters, because it set the quality standard the rest of the market follows. Its canvas kits start at $13.99 for a 9 by 9 inch piece, keychain kits start at $6.99, and a 16 by 16 inch canvas starts at $30.99, while premium licensed canvases run $24 to $100. The catalogue covers Disney, Warner Bros., Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Barbie and the Smurfs, with art from 272 licensed artists. The canvas is a proprietary heavy-duty waterproof tarpaulin with a velvet backing, which holds drills firmly and lies flat.
What we like- More than 4,100 designs from 272 licensed artists and 70-plus licensed brands, BBB accredited with an A+ rating, 4.8 TrustScore across 4,193 Trustpilot reviews and 4.9 stars across 39,428 Google store reviews, heavy-duty waterproof canvas with a velvet backing
Watch out for- Premium licensed canvases run $24 to $100, which is the highest price here, and the range is so large that choosing a first kit takes time
Starting priceSmall kits from $6.99, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026
Free planNo, kits are paid
Diamond Dotz is the best pick for beginners, because it is the easiest brand to start with and the easiest to find in a real store. Small kits start at $6.99 on its own site, a standard kit runs $12 to $72 at Michaels, and a DOTZIES sticker multi-pack costs $9.99. The brand uses round acrylic drills only, on a poured-glue canvas rather than a printed adhesive one, which beginners find forgiving. US orders under $75 ship for $11.95. The limits are real: there is no square-drill option, and there is no custom kit made from your own photo.
What we like- The longest-running name in the craft, stocked at Michaels and craft retailers in the US and UK, round-only drills that are easy for beginners, poured-glue canvas, free US shipping on orders over $75
Watch out for- Round drills only, so there is no square-drill option for a gap-free finish, and the range is limited to pre-designed kits with no custom photo option
Starting priceSingle canvas kits from $42.99, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026
Free planNo, kits are paid
Dreamer Designs is the best pick for crafters who want a premium canvas and are willing to pay for it. Its single canvas kits start at $42.99, mini kit sets start at $34.99, and the catalogue lists about 1,400 canvas kits from around 150 artists. The canvas is woven polyester, which feels different from the tarpaulin used by Diamond Art Club and suits crafters who prefer a softer base.
What we like- Woven polyester canvas with a premium feel, about 1,400 canvas kits listed, around 150 artists, mini kit sets from $34.99 for a cheaper start
Watch out for- The highest starting price here at $42.99 for a single canvas kit, and it is not BBB accredited, while Diamond Art Club holds an A+ rating
Starting priceCustom kits from about $25, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026
Free planNo, kits are paid
Paint With Diamonds is the best pick for turning your own photo into a diamond painting, because custom kits are its core product and the fastest-growing type in the market. A custom photo kit starts near $25, which is less than a Dreamer Designs pre-designed canvas, and the company also sells more than 3,000 officially licensed kits. The catch is the photo: a dark or blurry image produces a muddy canvas, so use a bright, sharp photo with clear contrast.
What we like- Custom photo-to-canvas kits from about $25, the fastest-growing kit type in the market, more than 3,000 officially licensed kits, a long history in the craft in North America
Watch out for- Custom kits take longer to ship than pre-designed kits, and photo quality decides the result, so a poor photo makes a poor kit
Starting priceKits from about $8, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026
Free planNo, kits are paid
Ever Moment is the best pick for budget buyers and anime fans, because its kits start near $8 and its catalogue leans hard into anime, fantasy and glowing designs that the premium brands rarely carry. Wholesale listings show kits from $8 to $25, and retail listings on marketplaces fall in the same range. The trade-off is the buying experience: Ever Moment is mainly a wholesale brand, so the store you buy from matters, and quality control varies more than at Diamond Art Club or Diamond Dotz.
What we like- The cheapest kits here, with wholesale listings from $8 to $25, a strong range of anime and fantasy designs, resin drills and AB drills for extra sparkle, glow and luminous options
Watch out for- Mainly a wholesale brand, so retail listings vary and the buying experience depends on the seller, and quality control is less consistent than the premium brands
Starting priceCustom kits from EUR 29.90, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026
Free planNo, kits are paid
Figured'Art is the best pick for custom diamond painting kits in Europe, because it sells from inside the EU, which matters since the EU started charging a flat EUR 3 customs duty per item on low-value parcels from July 2026. A custom kit from your own photo starts at EUR 29.90, which is higher than a US custom kit at $25, but the landed cost can work out lower once duties and slow shipping are counted.
What we like- Custom photo kits from EUR 29.90, a European seller, so EU buyers avoid the EUR 3 duty on low-value parcels from July 2026, good for gifts with a personal photo
Watch out for- A smaller design range than the big US brands, and the EUR 29.90 starting price is higher than a US custom kit at $25
Starting priceKits from about $13, third-party reported, checked 14 Nov 2026
Free planNo, kits are paid
Arteza is the best pick for buyers who already shop for art supplies, because its diamond painting kits sit in the same store as its paints, brushes and canvases. The brand holds a 9.8 percent global share in painting drill pens according to a 2026 market report, which makes it one of the largest names in the craft by volume, even though diamond painting is a side line for the company. The design range is far smaller than Diamond Art Club, and quality reports vary more than the specialist brands.
What we like- A large art-supply brand with a 9.8 percent global share in painting drill pens, kits sold beside paints and canvases in the same store, easy to add to an art-supply order
Watch out for- Diamond painting is a side line, not the core business, so the design range is far smaller than Diamond Art Club, and kit quality reports vary
Frequently asked questions
What is diamond art?
Diamond art, also called diamond painting, is a craft where you stick small resin drills onto a coded adhesive canvas to build a mosaic picture. A kit contains the printed canvas, the drills sorted by colour, a pen, a tray, wax and instructions. You pick up one drill at a time with the wax-tipped pen and place it on the matching symbol, and the picture appears as the canvas fills. A small kit takes a few evenings.
Round drills or square drills?
Round drills are easier to place and faster to finish, which suits beginners, while square drills sit edge to edge and cover the canvas fully, which suits detailed art and a cleaner finish. Diamond Dotz uses round drills only, while most premium brands offer square drills. The visible difference is the gaps: round drills leave tiny gaps that show the canvas, and square drills hide it. Try one small kit of each type before buying a large canvas.
How long does a diamond painting take?
A small 9 by 9 inch kit takes a few evenings, a standard 30 by 40 centimetre kit takes one to two weeks of evening sessions, and a large 40 by 50 centimetre or bigger canvas takes several weeks. A kit with 10,000 drills takes roughly twice as long as one with 5,000, so check the drill count before buying.
What should a beginner buy first?
A beginner should buy a small full-drill canvas with round drills and a kit that includes the pen, tray and wax. A Diamond Art Club canvas from $13.99 or a Diamond Dotz kit from $6.99 to $17.99 is the right start, because the project finishes in a few evenings and teaches the craft without a big cost. Avoid a large licensed canvas as a first kit. Finish the small kit first, then buy bigger.
Are diamond painting kits safe for kids?
Diamond painting kits are safe for children old enough not to swallow small parts, and most brands mark kits for ages 6 and up, with some lines made for ages 8 and up. The drills are small resin pieces, so keep them away from toddlers, and supervise young children during the project. Diamond Art Club sells Sparkle Pals kits made for ages 8 and up, and Diamond Dotz sells kids kits with larger designs and fewer colours.
Sources we checked (11)
- https://www.diamondartclub.com
- https://diamonddotz.com
- https://dreamerdesigns.com
- https://paintwithdiamonds.com
- https://evermoment.com
- https://figuredart.com
- https://www.arteza.com
- https://www.diamondartclub.com/pages/diamond-art-club-vs-dreamer-designs
- https://growthmarketreports.com/report/diamond-painting-kit-market
- https://www.shelf.guide/best-diamond-painting-kits/
- https://dataintelo.com/report/global-painting-drill-pen-market
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