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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) vs PhotoScape X

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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) vs PhotoScape X: Which is best for you?

Updated March 11, 2026
4.6 (107)
Starting Price

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Pricing available upon request

Free Trial
Free Version
Screenshots
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Top Rated
  Features
Image Editing
4.57
Pattern, Color & Art Storage
4.40
Design Management
4.19
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Real Time Editing
4.51
Content Import/Export
4.49
Image Editing
4.45
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Integrations
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Pros / Cons
  • Gimp is free and allows you to retouch/edit your photos and images, create logos, applying filters and effects, convert in other formats.
  • Others say customer support may be slower to answer and deal with payment-related features or extensions could require technical expertise not best suited for active freelance studios.
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  • A vast range of features, effects and tweaks allow me to refine my pics, plus tutorials and tips to get the most out of the software.
  • I now want to buy the Pro version but the payment section on the website only takes money from the USA.
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Ease-of-Use
3.9/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.8/ 5
4.5/ 5
Customer Support
4/ 5
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.2/ 5
Functionality
4.3/ 5
4.3/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
Chat
Training Options
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos
FrontRunners
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  Recommendations
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Ideal Customer Size
Small
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Deployment Options
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad
Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad