Affinity Designer vs GIMP
On the evidence we track, Affinity Designer leads this comparison with a composite score of 58/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for design & creative software. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
Affinity Designer
LeaderSoftware for creating vector illustrations, editing photographs, and arranging layouts. Available free on macOS, Windows, and iOS.
GIMP
GIMP is a free, open-source cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and other operating systems. It provides sophisticated tools for photo manipulation, artwork creation, graphic design, and desktop publishing workflows.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
Integrations
What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.
Affinity Designer
LeaderNot documented yet.
GIMP
- Scribus
- Inkscape
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.