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, iPhone and Android 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 + Free, iPad, Android, Linux, iPhone, Android + Free 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. PicMonkey icon
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    PicMonkey is a feature-rich online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads necessary. Touch-up tools like Teeth Whiten, Blemish Fix, Weight Loss. Effects like Orton, Cross Process, Color Boost, with drag and drop ease.

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  2. Photoline icon
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    Photoline is a professional image editor which offers creatives a mostly non-destructive workflow for 8/16/32bpc image processing and compositing in RGB, CMYK, and Lab modes.

    Full vector editing, DTP features, and a HSV/HIS workflow are supported.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Wine
     
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    Photoline vs GIMP Comments
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    I am just a very occasional user of image editors and for me the menu structure of Photoline seems to be by far easier than Gimp

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Photoline is Paid and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  3. Acorn icon
     74 likes

    Image editor for macOS offering AI-powered background removal, live text detection, non-destructive filters, unlimited layers, vector shapes, collage creation, extensive file support including PSD and RAW formats, and tools for both designers and hobbyists.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
  4. Photomator icon
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    Mobile editor offers 30+ color adjustments, AI upscaling, smart selection, noise removal, object eraser, RAW and Apple ProRAW support, film-style presets, batch edits, real-time histograms, deep Photos and iCloud integration, plus LUT export and pro-level features.

    61 Photomator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. KRESKA.art icon
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    KRESKA.art is a free online drawing and painting app that lets you create art directly in your web browser. It offers a simple interface, diverse brushes, and unique features like auto-color tracing. You can use it to sketch and paint without any downloads or installations.

    18 KRESKA.art alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  6. Sumo Paint icon
     74 likes

    Sumo Paint is a powerful image editor with a long-standing history as a fully capable Photoshop clone in the browser. Being designed for the browser, it's accessible on practically any system and loads much faster than most comparable desktop tools while still providing core...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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    Sumo Paint vs GIMP Comments
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    At least with GIMP I can readily save my work anytime and be assured I can access it post-2020; with Sumo Paint, though I can blend better, it feels a little like I have to rush because, flash app (though there's a new plug-in-free version online now).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Sumo Paint is Freemium and ProprietaryGIMP is Free and Open Source
  7. Ansel icon
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    Ansel is an open-source photo-editing software for digital artists, designed to help you achieve your own interpretation of raw digital photographs.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Tux Paint icon
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    Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6). Tux Paint is used in schools around the world as a computer literacy drawing activity. It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging...

    40 Tux Paint alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Android
    • BSD
    • Haiku
     
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    Tux Paint vs GIMP Comments
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    It's simple to use and I can make all sorts of abstract backgrounds on it! It feels like KidPix on a strict budget, but at least like GIMP, Corel Paint and FireAlpaca I can blend colours. The sound effects can be hit or miss, but they're fun for children at least.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Tux Paint is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
  9. Seashore icon
     69 likes

    Seashore is an open source image editor for Mac OS. It features gradients, textures and anti-aliasing for both text and brush strokes. It supports multiple layers and alpha channel editing. It is based around the GIMPs technology and uses the same native file format.

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    • Mac
     
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    Seashore vs GIMP Comments
    Carl Winbäck
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    IMHO Seashore has a much more friendly user interface than GIMP.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Seashore is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
  10. VanceAI icon
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    VanceAI provides AI enhancing, upscaling, sharpening, denoising, background removing, and more, with only one click to free your hands from complicated photo processing. All AI tools are available across Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Hornil StylePix icon
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    Hornil Stylepix, or simply StylePix, is a graphics editing program with a number of advanced features. StylePix is an acronym for Style Pictures. This means your pictures with nice style. If you have no experience, you can easily learn how to edit image and retouching your...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
  12. HEAVYPAINT icon
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    A simple yet secretly powerful painting app! Focus on pure colors and shapes with a streamlined interface. Ideal for plein air painting, color notes, sketches and studies.

    34 HEAVYPAINT alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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