GIMP Alternatives

GIMP is described as 'Free open-source suite with advanced photo retouching, composition, batch processing, plugin extensibility, custom scripting, and wide file format compatibility' and is a leading digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to GIMP for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best GIMP alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like GIMP are Paint.NET, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity and Photopea.

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GIMP alternatives are mainly Image Editors, but if you're looking for Photo Editors or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include iPad, Android, Linux, iPad + Free, Android + Free, Online and Mac. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GIMP.
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  1. LazPaint icon

    LazPaint

     46 likes

    Raster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus. Portable, 32bit & 64bit versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.

    48 LazPaint alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    LazPaint vs GIMP Comments
    Daltro Auguso Campanher de Souza
    Negative
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    Bad workflow/usability. Not enough for professional use. Can't be compared to software like GIMP, Glimpse or Krita.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Cool render features, minimal but complete UI

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    More lightweight, suitable if you have an older PC / notebook and you just want to edit some stuff on the go.

    • LazPaint is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
    • LazPaint is a Digital Painting GIMP is an Image Editor
  2. Corel Painter icon

    Corel Painter

     70 likes

    Corel Painter offers realistic traditional media simulation with features like customizable brushes, extensive format support, layering, blending tools, and more, tailored for professional artists working in drawing, painting, and printmaking.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    Painter on Mac OS X
     
  4. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic icon

    Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic

     28 likes

    Desktop photo editing software optimized with advanced controls for enhancing and organizing photos. Features include new masking tools, Content-Aware Remove for unwanted objects, Adaptive Presets, denoise and Generative Remove, all part of Adobe's Photography plan.

    63 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Flame Painter

    Flame Painter is a unique paint program that lets you create original artworks with flame brushes.

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  6. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

     120 likes

    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    176 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    Adobe Photoshop Express vs GIMP Comments
    Guest
    Negative
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    No way comparable to GIMP, much too simple in functions. It doesn't give as much options for editing images, as GIMP does.

    • Adobe Photoshop Express is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  8. PhotoFiltre icon

    PhotoFiltre

     109 likes

    PhotoFiltre 7 is a complete image retouching program. It allows you to do simple or advanced adjustments to an image and apply a vast range of filters on it. It is simple and intuitive to use, and has an easy learning curve.

    128 PhotoFiltre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  10. Image Pipeline icon

    Image Pipeline

     9 likes

    Node-based batch image processor that runs entirely in your browser. No signup, no uploads to cloud — your images never leave your device. Build visual pipelines (Load ? Resize ? Crop ? Compress ? Export), process hundreds of images in one click, download as ZIP.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Landing
     
  11. ItsPaint icon

    ItsPaint

     8 likes

    MS Paint for the Mac. Native, free and open source: blank canvas at any size, drop one image onto another, crop, and mark up screenshots.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

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    • Mac
    • Homebrew
    ItsPaint screenshot 1
     
  12. PhotoDemon icon

    PhotoDemon

     35 likes

    BSD-licensed portable photo editor for Windows featuring multi-layer editing, batch processing, macro support, real-time effect previews, advanced filters, customizable hotkeys, non-destructive tools, color-managed workflow, efficient performance, and broad file compatibility.

    35 PhotoDemon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    PhotoDemon vs GIMP Comments
    Guest
    Positive
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    Easy to use, lightweight, with various image filters and editing options. Available in Spanish.

    • PhotoDemon is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
  13. AzPainter icon

    AzPainter

     22 likes

    AzPainter is a full color painting program for Linux. It's a lightweight tool with tablet pressure support, and provides basic functions such as selection, layers, filters. you can use it for painting, image editing, or pixel art making.

    35 AzPainter alternatives

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    • Linux
    • AppImage
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    AzPainter vs GIMP Comments
    ADRIANO DUARTE
    Positive
    0

    Lightweight, powerful and simple.

    • AzPainter is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
    • AzPainter is a Digital Painting GIMP is an Image Editor
  15. Pixelitor icon

    Pixelitor

     28 likes

    Open source image editor with non-destructive editing, 110+ filters, adjustment and text layers, support for smart objects and adjustment layers, cross-platform compatibility, and layer-based editing for flexible image composition.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pixelitor screenshot 1
     
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