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Updated February 4, 2026
Affinity Designer vs GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program): Which is best for you?
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Features
Features
Multiple Format Support
4.75
2D Drawing
4.71
Data Import/Export
4.66
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Image Editing
4.57
Pattern, Color & Art Storage
4.40
Design Management
4.18
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Pros / Cons
- It’s fast, responsive, and capable of handling both vector and raster work in one environment.
- Some features are missing compared to Illustrator, and compatibility with certain files can be tricky
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- 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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Ease-of-Use
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.4/ 5in the comparison
3.9/ 5
Value for Money
4.8/ 5
4.8/ 5
Customer Support
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5in the comparison
4/ 5
Functionality
Highest performing feature
in the comparison
4.5/ 5in the comparison
4.3/ 5
Support Options
Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base
Phone Support
24/7 (Live Rep)
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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
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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
