Affinity Photo Alternatives for Linux

Affinity Photo is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Affinity Photo and 12 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Affinity Photo are Krita, Hugin, PhotoGIMP and Pixelitor.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

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    GIMP delivers powerful functionalities for photo retouching, image composition, and format conversion. As a versatile tool, it serves as both a simple paint program and a high-end retouching suite, and offers batch processing for mass image tasks in an accessible open-source platform.

    190 GIMP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
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    Top Positive Comment
    Indiana Lake
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    The best thing about this is the fact that it’s free and open–source. To compare it to Adobe Photoshop, I don’t think it’s ready. It makes a really convenient tool for when you’re starting out with designing and editing simple images for personal publication. But like some users here, I agree to the observation that it’s rather difficult to create a smooth, intuitive workflow.

    Top Negative Comment
    TopSock
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    It doesn't have non-destructive adjustment layers.

    WillZegal
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    Powerfull and free on every OS. Affinity needs a licence for EACH OS AND to pay full licence for each new version, except if you bought the whole Serifs products licence. Then you've 25% discount for upgrade. Gimp is a bit dense and unclear, but not so much compared to Affinity (V1 owned). I bought Affinity Photo at a discount price, hopping it will be easyer, but it's not obvious.

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    • Most users think GIMP is a great Affinity Photo alternative.

    • GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizableAffinity Photo is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon

    Krita

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    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    142 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • F-Droid
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    You draw, you don't edidit photos

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    The text tool is awful. Not even close to Affinity.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Krita is a great Affinity Photo alternative.

    • Krita is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Affinity Photo.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourceAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • Krita is CustomizableAffinity Photo is not according to our users
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    Hugin

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    With Hugin you can assemble a mosaic of photographs into a complete immersive panorama, stitch any series of overlapping pictures and much more.

    30 Hugin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Pedro Trujillo
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    This is about making 360º panoramic photos, not editing

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    • Hugin is Free and Open SourceAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
  5. PhotoGIMP icon

    PhotoGIMP

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    A Patch for GIMP 3+ for Photoshop Users.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  7. Ayin icon

    Ayin

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    Ayin is a free and open source photo editing software available on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Glimpse Image Editor icon

    Glimpse Image Editor

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    Glimpse is an open source image editor based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The goal is to experiment with new ideas and expand the use of free software.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    PhotoFlare

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    Photoflare is a cross-platform image editor with an aim to balance between powerful features and a very friendly graphical user interface. It suits a wide variety of different tasks and users who value a more nimble workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Gimel Studio

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    Gimel Studio is a non-destructive, 2D image editor focused on simplicity, speed, elegance and usability.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    PTgui

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    PTGui is panoramic stitching software. Originally developed as a Graphical User Interface for Panorama Tools (hence the name), PTGui now is a full featured photo stitching application.

    28 PTgui alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Phoduit

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    Phoduit is a non-destructive photo editor with a node-based user interface. Rapidly refine and retouch your photos, batch process, develop RAW images and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Retouch photos non-destructively
     
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    Gpaint

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    gpaint (aka GNU Paint), a small-scale painting program for GNOME, the GNU Desktop Environment. gpaint does not attempt to compete with GIMP, it is just a simple drawing package based on xpaint, along the lines of Microsoft Paint.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • BSD
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