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At a Glance
Overview
Arguably one of the best-known graphic design software tools used today, Adobe Photoshop is currently the go-to tool of many creative professionals. The software offers feature-rich tools for photo retouching, editing, and manipulation; and gives access to numerous brushes and textures. The platf... Learn more
Capabilities
- AI Enabled
- API Available
- Open Source
- CLI Available
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The Gnu Image Manipulation Project, or GIMP, is a well-known alternative to Photoshop, given its affordability and similar features, including the ability to work with professional layers and fine-tune snap functionality. GIMP has a full photo editing interface available which you can customize t... Learn more
Capabilities
- AI Enabled
- API Available
- Open Source
- CLI Available
Images
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Pricing
Free trial available
Free plan available
Billing type
Recurring Subscription
Photography Plan (1TB)
$19.99
/ month
Photography Plan (1TB)
$19.99
/ month
Photoshop Plan Single App
$20.99
/ month
Creative Cloud All Apps
$54.99
/ month
No pricing information available
Pros and Cons
- Comprehensive set of tools for touch-up and retouching
- Extensive filters, brushes, and pre-sets
- Advanced color and background manipulation
- Extensive organization and image management tools
- Highly customizable
- Might present a steep learning curve for beginners
- Limited support for vector graphics
- Regular updates: Because the GIMP environment is powered by a community of developers, you can expect a lot of regular updates and new features.
- Tons of flexibility: Aside from offering a range of file formats, GIMP also supports a host of platforms, including GNU, Linux, Microsoft, Mac, and more.
- Community: Community support is excellent, with plenty of brushes, texture packs, and extra features to download online.
- Free open-source software
- Excellent digital retouching and touch-up tools
- The adjustment layers are difficult to work with at times, and can be quite buggy
- The interface isn’t well-suited to mac users.
- Learning curve for beginners
Reviewer's Segments
Small Business
58.13%
Mid Market
25.58%
Enterprise
16.29%
Small Business
67.99%
Mid Market
20.88%
Enterprise
11.13%
Deployment
- Cloud based
- Desktop based
- Mobile based
- On-premise
- Cloud based
- Desktop based
- Mobile based
- On-premise
Support
- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat
- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat
Training
- In Person
- Live Online
- Webinars
- Documentation
- Videos
- In Person
- Live Online
- Webinars
- Documentation
- Videos
Integrations
Total integrations:
24
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Affinity Designer
- Blender
- Bluescape
- Brandfolder
- Canto
- Cinema 4D
- Corel VideoStudio Pro
- CyberLink PD 365
- Image Relay
- Imagify
- Inkscape
- Krita
- Movavi Video Editor
- Natron
- Parallels Desktop For Mac
- QuarkXPress
- Scribus
- Sketch
- Skylum Luminar Neo
- Template Monster
- Topaz Labs
- Vecteezy
- Wondershare Filmora
- Xsplit Broadcaster
Total integrations:
7
- Adobe Audition
- Adobe Bridge
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Lightroom
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Affinity Designer
- Blender
- Bluescape
- Brandfolder
- Canto
- Cinema 4D
- Corel VideoStudio Pro
- CyberLink PD 365
- Image Relay
- Imagify
- Inkscape
- Krita
- Movavi Video Editor
- Natron
- Parallels Desktop For Mac
- QuarkXPress
- Scribus
- Sketch
- Skylum Luminar Neo
- Template Monster
- Topaz Labs
- Vecteezy
- Wondershare Filmora
- Xsplit Broadcaster
Top Alternatives
Categories
Common categories include: Photo Editing Software.
Company Details
- By Adobe
- Located in San Jose, CA
- Founded in 1982
- By The GIMP Development Team
- Located in The GIMP project is developed by volunteers and does not have a physical headquarters.
- Founded in 1995
