GIMP AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools
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1339 likes141 Krita alternativesFree, 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.
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- Free • Open Source
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- Epic Games Store
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Krita VS GIMP
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1629 likes164 Paint.NET alternativesFree Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.
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- Free • Proprietary
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- Windows
- .NET Framework
Paint.NET VS GIMP
Is Paint.NET a good alternative to GIMP?Comments about Paint.NET as an Alternative to GIMP
Comment summary: Many users find Paint.NET's interface more intuitive and user-friendly compared to GIMP, which is considered complex. Paint.NET is praised for being lightweight and easy to use, suitable for simple image editing tasks. However, some critique it for lacking features and being overly simplistic. The software is also noted for being proprietary and Windows-only.Much simpler to master for the occasional user
17DuplicakeProprietary and Windows only
1ichimitchPaint.net has a much more intuitive UI than GIMP and can be used in a pinch to do many of the same tasks but it also feels kind of sloppy and under-developed. The way it handles palettes, for example, is really hacky. I would choose Paint.net over GIMP; but I would choose Krita over Paint.net
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538 likes91 Affinity Photo alternativesReal-time image editing software supporting extensive colour spaces, unlimited layers, non-destructive edits, and a streamlined workspace for complex tasks on Windows, Mac, and iPad.
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- Paid • Proprietary
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- Mac
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Affinity Photo VS GIMP
Is Affinity Photo a good alternative to GIMP?Comments about Affinity Photo as an Alternative to GIMP
Wonder WarthogWell it's not free, but for 50 bucks it's still a steal. And no subscription nonsense like "that other photo editing app"…
9GIMP is free and Affinity is not, however, Affinity photo isn't expensive and it has non-destructive editing and superb capacity for making selections. GIMP doesn't have these features yet. For me, GIMP is straight forward and a great workhorse, but I find myself using Affinity Photo more and more.
7MosrodVery similar to Photoshop and a great photo editing program for only $50
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2398 likes220 Adobe Photoshop alternativesComprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.
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Adobe Photoshop VS GIMP
Is Adobe Photoshop a good alternative to GIMP?Comments about Adobe Photoshop as an Alternative to GIMP
Daan BalmanGenerally - photoshop is a very good tool, with a lot of staff inside. It's a quite good alternative if a pricing is not a question.
2Its not free, should not be listed on par with GIMP
2DuplicakeGimp is an alternative to photoshop, not the other way round
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305 likes102 Photopea alternativesOnline photo editor, which can work with PSD, XCF and Sketch files (Photoshop, Gimp and Sketch App). Convert between PSD, XCF, JPG, PNG and many other formats.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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- Online
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Photopea VS GIMP
Is Photopea a good alternative to GIMP?Comments about Photopea as an Alternative to GIMP
It opens correctly all my PSD files.
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381 likes213 Pixlr alternativesExplore this platform for free, web-based photo editing; it provides tools like overlays, double exposure, and color splash for detailed modifications plus Pro features like Influence Masks and advanced blending.
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- Freemium • Proprietary
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Pixlr VS GIMP
Is Pixlr a good alternative to GIMP?Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to GIMP
Similar interface and similar tools.
-2Nothing like Gimp it's a really minimal toned town bad vertion to photoshop and gimp
6Hank_ScorpioMissing loads of features gimp has. Can’t make layers. Selection tools are basically nonexistent. Disappointing.
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417 likes143 Pixelmator alternativesImage editing software for macOS and iOS, offering nondestructive, GPU-powered editing with machine learning features, RAW support, custom brushes, and seamless macOS integration for touch-ups, painting, and creative compositions.
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Pixelmator VS GIMP
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Comments about Krita as an Alternative to GIMP
Krita is definitely a great alternative if you want something easier for digital art.
Krita doesn't have photo editing tools and focuses on painting
I disagree with most of the negative comments because you can actually do image manipulation/photo editing as well, at least the basic stuff like auto contrast, color balance, saturation, blur, sharpness, image size, canvas size and so on.