Image editingLast reviewed 2026-08-20
GIMP
GIMP is a image editing product focused on raster image editing.
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- • Both are image editing products
- • Shared capabilities: Raster image editing
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- • Both are image editing products
- • Shared capabilities: Raster image editing
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- • Both are image editing products
- • Shared capabilities: Raster image editing
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At a glance
The source product and its three nearest reviewed alternatives.
| Attribute | GIMP |  Photoshop | GIMP |  Affinity Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | Proprietary | GPL-3.0-or-later | Proprietary |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription | Free | Paid |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | Windows, macOS, iPadOS, Web | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, iPadOS |
| Resource profile | Not available | Medium–high | Medium–high | Medium–high |
| Privacy | Not available | Cloud service policy applies | Strong user control | Strong user control |
| Offline support | Supported | Limited or unavailable | Supported | Supported |
| API | Not available | Limited or plugin-based | Limited or plugin-based | Limited or plugin-based |
| Self-hosting | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Reviewed attributes
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| Attribute | Value | Basis | Reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | editorial · medium | 2026-08-20 |
| Pricing | Free | editorial · medium | 2026-08-20 |
| Platforms | Desktop, Web | editorial · medium | 2026-08-20 |
| Resource profile | Not available | editorial · low |
Capabilities
- • Raster image editing
Common uses
- • Raster image editing