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# Affinity Designer vs GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Features and Cost Comparison

Last updated September 17th, 2026

Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews  
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Your comparison:

Affinity DesignerGIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)2/4 selected

[Affinity Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/)[4.7 (455)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/reviews/)

[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)[4.4 (3,500)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews/)

[## Affinity Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/)[4.7 (455)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/reviews/)

Starting Price

$4999.00one time

Value-for-Money

4.8

Functionality

4.5

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.5

Reviews Sentiment

Based on [455 reviews](#user-reviews)

Positive

444

Neutral

8

Negative

3

[## GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)[4.4 (3,500)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews/)

Starting Price

Contact vendor

Value-for-Money

4.8

Functionality

4.3

Ease of Use

3.9

Customer Service

4

Reviews Sentiment

Based on [3,500 reviews](#user-reviews)

Positive

3,122

Neutral

332

Negative

46

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## Summary

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Key features rated by users

Features selected based on 18,719 reviews from graphic design software users.  
about the Fit Score methodology.

Fit Score methodology

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Missing features

Feature ratings

Content Import/Export

NA

Image Editing

4.3

Design Templates

NA

Pattern, Color & Art Storage

NA

Custom Fonts

NA

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Missing features

Feature ratings

Content Import/Export

NA

Image Editing

4.6

Design Templates

NA

Pattern, Color & Art Storage

4.4

Custom Fonts

NA

User satisfaction

User satisfaction

4.7

User reviews[455](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/reviews/)

Ease of use

4.4

Functionality

4.5

Value for money

4.8

Customer support

4.5

User satisfaction

4.4

User reviews[3,500](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews/)

Ease of use

3.9

Functionality

4.3

Value for money

4.8

Customer support

4.0

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## User reviews

Pros & cons

Susan M.

Author

> "The image editing is fantastic and on par with photoshop at a much reduced cost."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___7060768)

Cindy C.

Junior Software Engineer

> "On the other hand, what I don't like is the performance, which is really low on Windows, even with a good configuration."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___5030032)

Vasilis K.

Web Developer and Designer

> "It has a nice user interface and plenty of powerful features such as seamlessly switching between vector and raster graphics."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6655860)

DN

Debbie N.

Manager

> "The learning curve can be a bit steep for those who are new to vector design.-It lacks some of the advanced features found in other vector..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4549790)

RB

Robert B.

Pastor

> "I used Adobe Illustrator for years. When they moved to a subscription model I looked for an alternative and found Affinity Designer. After..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6791234)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Aid worker

> "However, in other use case, the blend modes seem not to work and sometimes I have experienced freezes when trying to export slices."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4253479)

NK

Nikolas K.

Graphic Designer

> "Affinity designer is a very feature complete alternative to adobe illustrator, I feel that some tools are even better, and it is also much..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6576226)

Cindy C.

Junior Software Engineer

> "That's one of the software's only faults for me, the performance."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___5030032)

NK

Nikolas K.

Graphic Designer

> "Just arrange the workspace the same way you had it in illustrator and the transition will be very smooth."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6576226)

AH

Afnan H.

Researcher

> "However, its limited compatibility with other software, steep learning curve, and performance issues can be drawbacks."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4579090)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Managing Partner

> "Extremely good software for graphic design and illustration."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6655850)

RC

Richard C.

Creative Director

> "Sure in any software there can be occasional bugs. But I haven't come across any yet, or anything particularly frustrating about the workflow,..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4102521)

TJ

Tossoukpe J.

Photo and Videomaker

> "I wa sinterested abut it because there was an offer for the entire Affinity Suite, and i really like this tool."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6824251)

SB

Skyler B.

Content Creator

> "Minor annoyances include not being able to trace a PNG into a vector, and not being able to merge vectors into one layer."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3509976)

PW

Phil W.

Manager

> "I like the on-off price rather than the subscription model, and the option to upgrade if I find value in that."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6021008)

FN

Fiona N.

Coordinator of Innovation

> "The mobile version is not easy for students to use on the iPad. "

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4415222)

DN

Debbie N.

Manager

> "Affinity Designer provides users with a suite of tools and features to create sophisticated vector designs, including vector shapes and paths,..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4549790)

SB

Skyler B.

Content Creator

> "Some features are frustratingly similar to Adobe Illustrator, but slightly different, which can take time to figure them out, and slow down..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3509976)

Drijen S.

CEO

> "After a few years of using Designer, I am not missing Illustrator The layouts are almost identical, the tools are almost the same."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#GetApp___6024131)

HW

Hailey W.

Owner

> "I tend to turn to Youtube for tutorials and unfortunately there aren't a lot of tutorials for Affinity Designer compared to some of the other..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3356804)

JoB

João B.

Creative director

> "Speed, and opening PSD in layeres and exporting in PSD format among other features and easy to learn and work."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#SoftwareAdvice___6314190)

RF

Ruben F.

Design & ICT Manager

> "I lacked many of the features I used to work with daily on Illustrator (eg. image tracing)"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3134624)

GF

Gabriel F.

Business Owner

> "That's why their apps remain indispensable in my toolkit, and I feel a deep sense of loyalty toward their brand."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6379385)

AA

Asfak A.

UX-UI Designer

> "Lacking of Shape builder tool, pattern tool, real vector brush tool made this software hard to recommend to others."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3263521)

RC

Richard C.

Creative Director

> "I've been in the creative industry for over 30 years and Affinity Designer can handle everything I'm throwing at it from logo design and..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4102521)

CB

Chris B.

Photographer

> "The biggest drawback is the multiple tabs you have to open to edit your work."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3702949)

JoB

João B.

Creative director

> "Less RAM requirement to work and very good export options and compatiliby with Adobe friends"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#SoftwareAdvice___6314190)

Alan Gerardo S.

Director

> "At first it was a bit of a shock having such a high quality app for a table because it does things that you might not expect it to to do while..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3704884)

Souleymane D.

Training assistant

> "Affinity Design is a powerful and comprehensive graphic design software that offers multiple advanced features for professional designers."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4984385)

Chuck W.

Graphic Designer

> "Reordering page order is not easy and requires dragging each page into the proper spot."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3446044)

SM

Stefania M.

CEO and founder

> "Also it has a lot of tools so you can create and personalize your design!"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6162213)

DB

Deborah B.

Artist

> "This is not my favorite thing for a few reasons, but, mostly I wish they were one, because I have started at least three projects in the wrong..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3612553)

JoB

João B.

Creative director

> "Great, very very fast comparing with illustrator, fast redraw on complex documentos."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#SoftwareAdvice___6314190)

Neel Kamal K.

Web designer

> "Some features like shape designer tool are missing."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3496137)

SM

Stefania M.

CEO and founder

> "I like the fact that it’s not a subscription but you pay it once and then have access forever."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6162213)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Designer

> "some non-destructive actions, like deselecting an object, are added to the undo/redo stack (making it impossible to redo other commands)"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2659428)

JM

Jason M.

Graphic Designer

> "Much more straightforward, this."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6575379)

DM

Dunnecia M.

Graphic Designer

> "Therefore the program has a learning curve that takes longer than others which is a little off-putting."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3806329)

JC

Jawad C.

Acting Head Digital Solution chez UBA GUINEE

> "Affinity Designer allows me to make my advertising banners on the products to be sold with a good quality"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3966426)

JB

Jeremy B.

Writer

> "Multiply that by three (because all three share the same updates), and it can get expensive on your hard drive if you don't have that delete..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2779554)

AD

Anjanette D.

freelancer

> "What I like best about this software is its user-friendly interface and the variety of tools available for vector graphics creation."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4639332)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Illustrator

> "iam just sad in document file feature, its like make me anoying when tu use DPI, preview sample, and another."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2924706)

PU

Pinar U.

Designer

> "I switch back to Illustrator only when I have something I can't achieve with Affinity Designer. But the app gets updates pretty regularly so..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4194951)

Leighton F.

Graphic Designer

> "Unfortunately Affinity Designer is missing some of the more advanced features available in Illustrator, though none of these will be a..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2962387)

AH

Afnan H.

Researcher

> "Affinity Designer is available on both Windows and Mac operating systems, making it a great choice for designers who use multiple platforms."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4579090)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Marketing coordinator

> "In some documents, exporting to a PDF took some time, although it was a very large document and not normal to do under any piece of software."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2719227)

EG

Elden G.

Artist

> "In the app store you can find and get helpful assets that others have created, to make life easier when trying to create your own product."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4761099)

BB

Brandi B.

Owner

> "I feel like I wasted my money as I could not figure out how to properly use this productt."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3334884)

SS

Sanoussy S.

Digital Content Manager

> "Affinity designer allows me to import clip art from my software"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4486611)

Claudia H.

Owner

> "It also needs a bigger online community, I didn’t find speciffic turorials or blogs to comment my experience or ask questions."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2467442)

SU

Sascha U.

Freelancer

> "Switching to Affinity Designer allowed me to stop worrying about the financial side of my software, and it proved itself a very capable..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3934295)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Designer

> "strange intermittent bugs like a background window somehow having focus (and receiving commands)"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2659428)

SM

Stefania M.

CEO and founder

> "It’s very economic and it does everything that a design needs so I really recommend it, especially to small businesses"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___6162213)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Student

> "The updater is a pain: I would rather be able to update from an app on my computer than have to download a new EXE"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3057324)

PG

Paul G.

ESL Teacher

> "My overall experience with Affinity designer has been very enjoyable. Once you get used to using the editing tools, you quickly appreciate..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4248378)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Designer

> "lots of other 'little' interface oddities, which aren't big in and of themselves, but which can contribute to a somewhat frustrating..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2659428)

Pedro G.

Architect student

> "I’ve been using Affinity Designer for the last 8 months, and I like a lot, it has a simple interface compared with other vector design..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3357506)

Karen H.

WordPress Consultant & Developer

> "There are some files that do not open as well as they would in Adobe."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2414006)

PG

Paul G.

ESL Teacher

> "I think thier "personas" concept (vector, pixel, and export personas) is also very effective."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4248378)

BB

Brandi B.

Owner

> "Cheaper does not mean better."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3334884)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Senior Brand Designer

> "The design and user interface are made with the actual user in mind which helps the transition from other similar apps."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4790625)

SM

Soledad M.

UX DEsigner

> "Even when you can do the same activities than illustrator it's a little bit confusing how it works."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2421391)

SG

Susan G.

Do Everything Person

> "It works great with the other 2 products, their photo editor and their publishing software."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3835688)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Designer

> "no ability to save your workspaces"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2659428)

Rogelio A.

CEO

> "I have the whole suite working together: Designer, Photo, Publisher and it helps me stay on a competitive level against other businesses..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3409259)

JB

Jeremy B.

Writer

> "Keeping track of the art boards gave me a headache the first time I used them."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2779554)

HB

Harrison B.

Marketing Manager

> "I also use Affinity Designer for digital prints output due to its impeccable resolutions!"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4895026)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Designer

> "Some of these issues have been raised over and over again on the user forums, but Affinity seems very slow to address them."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2659428)

WS

Wil S.

Sys Admin

> "Great Software for designing logos and other vector graphics."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4578764)

Ronald L.

Content Manager

> "These are expensive for the kind of tasks we were doing and a recurrent payment."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2600160)

AH

Afnan H.

Researcher

> "Affinity Designer is an affordable alternative to other professional design software, such as Adobe Illustrator."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4579090)

JB

Jeremy B.

Writer

> "The hardest part is actually learning how to draw with vectors."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2779554)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Project Manager

> "Never looked back since I started working with Affinity Designer and lots of good creators providing content, custom brushes, textures,..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3185759)

C.J. B.

Owner

> "The layers functionality was confusing"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2994712)

FN

Fiona N.

Coordinator of Innovation

> "Good for graphic design and 2d svg files. "

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4415222)

VR

Verified Reviewer

President

> "However, it is not intuitive for the more novice user."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2396658)

César C.

Computer engineer

> "It is a great software to vectorize, the process is simple and intuitive; It has good functionalities in image editing, and the text editor..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3490070)

C.J. B.

Owner

> "Lack of needed features."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2994712)

AH

Afnan H.

Researcher

> "Affinity Designer has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, making it accessible for both novice and professional designers."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4579090)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Designer

> "Some of the more frustrating ones:"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2659428)

Pedro G.

Architect student

> "I’ve been using Affinity Designer for the last 8 months, and I like a lot, it has a simple interface compared with other vector design..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___3357506)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Designer

> "lots of other 'little' interface oddities, which aren't big in and of themselves, but which can contribute to a somewhat frustrating..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2659428)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Senior Brand Designer

> "The design and user interface are made with the actual user in mind which helps the transition from other similar apps."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4790625)

VR

Verified Reviewer

President

> "However, it is not intuitive for the more novice user."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2396658)

AH

Afnan H.

Researcher

> "Affinity Designer has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, making it accessible for both novice and professional designers."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4579090)

Claudia H.

Owner

> "It also needs a bigger online community, I didn’t find speciffic turorials or blogs to comment my experience or ask questions."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2467442)

PU

Pinar U.

Designer

> "The interface felt so easy to handle, uncluttered, and user-friendly after Illustrator."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___4194951)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Designer

> "Some of these issues have been raised over and over again on the user forums, but Affinity seems very slow to address them."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/#Capterra___2659428)

[View Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/reviews/)

KB

Kate B.

Photographer

> "Free, adaptive design and graphics creation abilities of GIMP and slim design, along with quick rendering of intuitive controls, all allow..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7027412)

Hayden R.

Graphic Design

> "my main concern was the quality of this images when they were exported. When images were angled, they'd come out a little blurry and not as..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7115716)

RG

Romain G.

Freelance Photographer

> "he basic retouching, cropping, and complex filter application tools work perfectly without requiring any extravagant hardware setup."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7184012)

Aneesa A.

UI UX

> "What I least liked about GIMP is that it takes a while for the software to load and it can make my laptop sound like it's about to take off..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7179679)

HR

Haley R.

registrar

> "I recently started using GIMP for my photo editing needs, and I have to say, it's pretty impressive for a free tool! As someone who's always..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7125412)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Director of Service Delivery

> "Some things are not as intuitive as I'd like, but it is a complex program with a lot of features, therefore it takes some time to learn..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6618568)

Hayden R.

Graphic Design

> "I had a great experience with GIMP, as a free tool it made any design idea i had possible, and was easy to be able to use, allowing me to..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7115716)

KW

Kimb W.

Owner

> "The interface is becoming too outdated and requires a coat of paint"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6718354)

CD

Caleb D.

Project Manager

> "My favorite part about GIMP is that you can quickly and easily change one color in an image to another color, without messing up the other..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6777349)

VR

Verified Reviewer

IT Specialist

> "The learning curve's steepness for novices is the only disadvantage."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6496549)

RR

Rafia R.

Graphic Designer - Visual Branding

> "GNU Image Manipulation Program is a useful open-source tool for basic image editing and quick visual adjustments."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7080486)

RM

Rui M.

KAM

> "Being a cheaper option, It is not expected for GIMP to address all the needs that other (paied) Software provide to their users."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6135497)

Hayden R.

Graphic Design

> "It's broad range of tools and ease of use made it possible to create assets quickly and simply, as well as exporting them."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7115716)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Owner

> "I work a lot with keyboard shortcuts and they are mostly different, so for me the learning curve was very slow and frustrating."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6208326)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Director of Service Delivery

> "GIMP is a robust image editing tool comparable to the likes of Photoshop (I know the Photoshop fans in the world will grind their teeth at..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6618568)

Xavier S.

Owner

> "I have used many photo editors or image manipulation programs and I have succeded in using them but let me tell you that I had the most..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5051116)

LL

Luca L.

Developer and IT Analyst

> "I'm not a professional photographer, but I love taking pictures. When I travel, I take quite a few shots, and of course, some photos that I..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6750696)

Michael G.

Game Developer

> "Drawing line is weird -- you have to hold down shift between brush or pen clicks. "

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6029262)

DB

Diane B.

Owner

> "Additionally, the capacity to convert documents and images to various formats (such as PDF to JPG) is valuable."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6836474)

EG

Elisabetta G.

Marketing Consultant

> "The widget layout is a little cluttered, and for a beginner it can be very frustrating."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6248242)

BM

BONNIE M.

Owner

> "There is also a wide array of tutorials to be found online. If you need a photo editor and don't want to spend alot, this is the program to..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6606017)

Rodrigo A V.

Graphic designer

> "The cons of Gimp are few, it does not have support although it has created a community that fulfills that function, the functions are..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4473662)

RA

Rama A.

Freelance Graphic Designer

> "For designers starting out or working on lightweight edits, it’s a solid alternative."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7054607)

Manuel M.

IT Technical Specialist

> "Some features may be too hidden when first approaching the application, and the interface appears not very user friendly"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6482806)

BM

BONNIE M.

Owner

> "It has every feature that I have needed and I can export to many different file format."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6606017)

Tiara H.

Founder

> "Also, it can become a bit laggy when working with large files."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6336956)

CD

Caleb D.

Project Manager

> "I also appreciate that GIMP can export to PNG, JPEG, and other, more obscure file extensions."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6777349)

AB

ANDREA B.

OFFICE MANAGER

> "I also feel like the UI for browsing for a file is way too out-of-date..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6012039)

SV

Stefania V.

Graphic Designer

> "is a powerful free alternative to Photoshop, perfect for beginners and those looking to delve into the world of graphic design without..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6232497)

JB

Jean B.

Training team lead

> "It can be hard to find specific tools as the design does not follow any identifiable pattern"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6028041)

MAM

Md Amir M.

Designer

> "From basic adjustments like cropping and resizing to advanced techniques such as layer masking and non-destructive editing, GIMP offers a..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6226555)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Web developer

> "The most important thing is it is a photo editor tool so that here requires a high configuration system please look into this first and..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4669975)

ET

Eddie T.

CEO and designer

> "The software's extensive range of advanced editing features, including layers, filters, and customizable brushes, allows me to bring my..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6144007)

MV

Misty V.

IT Manager

> "The overall GUI interface feels outdated it could use a modern revamp."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6134215)

AN

Abe N.

Founder

> "I appreciate the tools it offers for free unlike adobe so I can choose if it’s the right editing software for me."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6645763)

TL

Taylor L.

owner

> "it didnt have the features that i thought it would, and it was frustrating trying to figure where features were that i felt should have been..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6108990)

WS

Wiktoria S.

Content media specialist

> "One of the standout features of GIMP is its extensive range of tools and functionalities, offering a powerful suite for image manipulation..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6221147)

EG

Elisabetta G.

Marketing Consultant

> "Unfortunally the software is not very popular, and of course the outdated interface does not help."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6248242)

VR

Verified Reviewer

IT Specialist

> "The reason I'm such a big admirer of it is because it updates often and constantly has the newest features, which practically satisfy the..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6496549)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Student

> "The overall interface, look and feel are not up to the industry standard and similar highly used products."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6331701)

DF

Daniel F.

Solutions Engineer

> "GIMP was a great software that allowed me to have a free option rather than paying for a program like Photoshop."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6884583)

Tess G.

creator

> "The quality of the photos is not the best and would be best to improve."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6191048)

Manuel M.

IT Technical Specialist

> "I find GIMP perfect for quick image editing operation such as scaling the size or merging multiple layers into a single image."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6482806)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Creative Coach

> "Even with the packed downloadable guide, it takes a while to learn the product."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6016569)

LL

Luca L.

Developer and IT Analyst

> "Lately, it has also become a bit lighter and faster, so I recommend it to anyone who wants to get into post-processing without spending an..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6750696)

AK

Arun K.

Teacher

> "customer support is less and subscription plans are not so attractive"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5029296)

MR

Micalen R.

Freelancer

> "GIMP is really great for image editing and creating bit maps and texture maps from already created images."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6331619)

AA

Aiden A.

Na

> "It really just feels like a more complicated clunky version of photoshop."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6213011)

RR

Rebecca R.

Graphic Designer

> "The interface is customizable, which is helpful."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6664450)

KM

Kirstie M.

owner

> "difficult to use at first."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6756803)

JT

Joe T.

Head of Marketing

> "Very good - any new marketer we hire I always tell them to download and use GIMP first."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___7110036)

Robert B.

Head of IT

> "IT can be heavy on the system and so it tends to be slow."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6366550)

Alex G.

Director Of Business Development

> "The thing which made me its biggest fan is that it keeps on updating frequently and always come with latest features that almost meet all..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#GetApp___6484189)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Software Developer

> "One issue is that the platform can be quite complex and overwhelming for new users, particularly those who are not familiar with image..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4753053)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Desktop pro

> "Contained database iteration is far broader in context of integration with SQL file auditing and code analysis snippets"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6256020)

SG

Shaun G.

Manager, Managed IT

> "It also doesn't scale the menu's well with resolution but can make the tool harder to use than it should be on higher res displays."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4815564)

VR

Verified Reviewer

DIgital Operations Executive

> "From older Ubuntu Linux, where Adobe products could be used, Gimp was the only one to tread those waters and deliver the same, if not..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6350247)

KiV

Kateřina V.

Study Coordinator

> "As an iPhone owner I see the disadvantage that GIMP doesn't support HEIC files and you need to install special plugin."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4655276)

BM

Bruce M.

Director of Operations

> "It's virtually identical in form and function to Photoshop, and it's a great way to achieve the same results at virtually no cost."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5069592)

KT

Konstantinos T.

DevOps Engineer

> "Batch image processing is not available on Linux however this is an addon,not maintained by the community."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4463466)

CJ

Collin J.

CEO

> "GIMP is free and makes throwing some Mockups together fast and easy, and for small edits GIMP is definetly a good Programm."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6128766)

AT

Akash T.

ad designer

> "One of the downsides of GIMP is that it can be somewhat resource-intensive, particularly when working with large images."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4455811)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Owner

> "It has a big community behind it so it is very easy to find help with small issues. Since it is a very integral software there is no need to..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6208326)

RM

Robert M.

Station Manager

> "Almost impossible to understand the tools and the editing process."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5068643)

VR

Verified Reviewer

IT Specialist

> "Its UI is incredibly interesting to customise."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6496549)

AO

Adam O.

Business Developer

> "There are too many windows to keep track of and it can be difficult sometimes to keep track of where they are etc."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4145084)

EE

Ellia E.

Freelancer

> "alternative to photoshop in many projects, no need to powerful processor, able to create 3D design or logo, good photo editing ability and..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___3860187)

Tiago M.

Translator

> "It can be hard to start using GIMP, as it's not that intuitive and also doesn't have as many resources and tools as their competitors."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4219179)

Veronica V.

Writer and Illustrator

> "Who wouldn't want the same cool features as those fancy, pricey image editors? But once I started messing around with it and realized how..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6122552)

JL

Justin L.

Designer

> "It can be less intuitive to use than its counterparts."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5070127)

VR

Verified Reviewer

CEO

> "The Gimp is the tool of choice for beginners in image creation and retouching."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5040910)

MA

Mohammed A.

Researcher

> "Finding assistance or resources can be difficult when using GIMP due to its lack of official support compared to commercial software."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4607893)

Dameron H.

Animator

> "An excellent substitute for Photoshop, which is very costly, is GIMP. Since it's free, anyone can utilize this product."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6248348)

OO

Oleksandra O.

Tech writer

> "It's not the easiest to work on - I had to take a course before"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6102846)

LG

Landry G.

CEO

> "I like the flexibility of Gimp, it allows me to import and export files in all sorts of formats, regardless of the application where they..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4079619)

Tei C.

Audio and Arts Producer

> "I do not need to waste money on expensive software after having this!"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6194940)

BM

BONNIE M.

Owner

> "Gimp is a great alternative to Adobe Photoshop!"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6606017)

Vedant A.

Assistant Manager

> "Also, there is a lack of community working on GIMP because it is very difficult to find tutorials with people working of GIMP."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4456310)

AK

Anthony K.

Head of E-commerce

> "This is by far the best free image editor I've ever used."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6767548)

NO

Nicolas O.

Ux design monitor

> "The interface is a bit abrupt and makes for a slower experience (this is only when you are just getting used to the app)."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4663290)

RR

Rebecca R.

Graphic Designer

> "The interface is customizable, which is helpful."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6664450)

Manuel M.

IT Technical Specialist

> "Some features may be too hidden when first approaching the application, and the interface appears not very user friendly"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6482806)

VR

Verified Reviewer

IT Specialist

> "Its UI is incredibly interesting to customise."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6496549)

MV

Misty V.

IT Manager

> "The overall GUI interface feels outdated it could use a modern revamp."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6134215)

SS

Stephanie S.

President

> "For anyone who moves from PC, to Mac, to Linux Gimp provides a consistent interface across platforms."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___3351567)

EG

Elisabetta G.

Marketing Consultant

> "Unfortunally the software is not very popular, and of course the outdated interface does not help."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6248242)

CE

Catalin E.

Senior Consultant

> "The interface is clean and rich in features, many available options."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___3584010)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Student

> "The overall interface, look and feel are not up to the industry standard and similar highly used products."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6331701)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Desktop pro

> "Contained database iteration is far broader in context of integration with SQL file auditing and code analysis snippets"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6256020)

SS

Stuart S.

IT Solutions Architect

> "Doesn't really integrate well with other applications although there are workarounds."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___3291999)

MD

Milton D.

Game developer

> "It is free, easy and has a great number of users."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5050959)

Faiyaz T.

CEO

> "Lack of software integration."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___3590698)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Student

> "The whole program is easy to use and light on the system using it."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6331701)

KM

Kirstie M.

owner

> "difficult to use at first."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6756803)

VM

Vatsal M.

\-

> "Photo Editing is so easy."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4209355)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Founder

> "It might be slightly intimidating for casual and inexperienced users"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5003446)

JK

Jessie K.

Ceo

> "Very easy to use GUI."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4903687)

Boyd T.

Founder

> "This makes getting started, and doing very simple tasks, a little confusing, especially for newer users of the software."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___3301357)

VR

Verified Reviewer

Owner

> "It has a big community behind it so it is very easy to find help with small issues. Since it is a very integral software there is no need to..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___6208326)

FA

Filippo A.

Student

> "It is difficult to start because The tools are not very easy to use."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5003778)

Tibor K.

Media Producer

> "The app also has a community forum where you can talk to others including the developers, you ask questions and make suggestions, they are..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___3950428)

Rodrigo A V.

Graphic designer

> "The cons of Gimp are few, it does not have support although it has created a community that fulfills that function, the functions are..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4473662)

SR

Stephen R.

Managing Director

> "I prefer to use the interface with the panels locked in place, it does take some getting used to, but the great thing about GIMP is that..."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4463082)

AK

Arun K.

Teacher

> "customer support is less and subscription plans are not so attractive"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___5029296)

AG

Astrid G.

Owner

> "Customer service was able to help out and was able to get it done"

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4965211)

KT

Konstantinos T.

DevOps Engineer

> "Batch image processing is not available on Linux however this is an addon,not maintained by the community."

[See full review](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#Capterra___4463466)

[View Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/reviews/)

## User interface

[Affinity Designer](https://www.capterra.com/p/110533/WebPlus-X4/)

4.73 (455)

[GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/)

4.41 (3,500)

### Features

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-   3D Digital Asset Management
-   AI Copilot
-   API
-   CAD Tools
-   Collaboration Tools
-   Commenting/Notes
-   Content Import/Export
-   Content Library
-   Content Management
-   Custom Brushes
-   Custom Fonts
-   Customizable Branding
-   Data Storage Management
-   Data Visualization
-   Design Management
-   Design Templates
-   Drag & Drop Editor
-   Engagement Tracking
-   Generative AI
-   Image Editing
-   Interactive Content
-   Mobile App
-   Multi-Language
-   Pattern, Color & Art Storage
-   Presentation Tools
-   Preview Functionality
-   Print Management
-   Search/Filter
-   Secure Data Storage
-   Social Media Integration
-   Text Editing
-   Third-Party Integrations
-   Version Control
-   Video Editing
-   Watermarking
-   Workflow Management

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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

6/36

-   3D Digital Asset Management
-   AI Copilot
-   API
-   CAD Tools
-   Collaboration Tools
-   Commenting/Notes
-   Content Import/Export
-   Content Library
-   Content Management
-   Custom Brushes
-   Custom Fonts
-   Customizable Branding
-   Data Storage Management
-   Data Visualization
-   Design Management
-   Design Templates
-   Drag & Drop Editor
-   Engagement Tracking
-   Generative AI
-   Image Editing
-   Interactive Content
-   Mobile App
-   Multi-Language
-   Pattern, Color & Art Storage
-   Presentation Tools
-   Preview Functionality
-   Print Management
-   Search/Filter
-   Secure Data Storage
-   Social Media Integration
-   Text Editing
-   Third-Party Integrations
-   Version Control
-   Video Editing
-   Watermarking
-   Workflow Management

[See all features](https://www.capterra.com/p/168960/GIMP/#features)

### Recognition

Affinity Designer is recognized as a top-rated tool in 4 Capterra Shortlist reports

Best Value Graphic Design Software (2026) 

Best Value Graphic Design Software (2025) 

Best Value Graphic Design Software (2024) 

No recognitions have been awarded to GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

### Deployment & support

Affinity Designer

Deployment

-   Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
-   Desktop Mac
-   Desktop Windows
-   Desktop Linux
-   On-Premise Windows
-   On-Premise Linux
-   Desktop Chromebook
-   Mobile Android
-   Mobile iPhone
-   Mobile iPad

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

Deployment

-   Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
-   Desktop Mac
-   Desktop Windows
-   Desktop Linux
-   On-Premise Windows
-   On-Premise Linux
-   Desktop Chromebook
-   Mobile Android
-   Mobile iPhone
-   Mobile iPad

Support

-   Email/Help Desk
-   FAQs/Forum
-   Knowledge Base
-   Phone Support
-   24/7 (Live rep)
-   Chat

Training

-   In Person
-   Live Online
-   Webinars
-   Documentation
-   Videos

### Company Details

Affinity Designer

-   By Serif
-   Located in United Kingdom
-   Founded in

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

-   By GIMP
-   Located in United States
-   Founded in

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