# GIMP vs Pixlr

| Attribute | GIMP | Pixlr |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42.5 (74% (medium)) | 67.4 (28% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"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. It is indexed under Design & Creative Software.","source":"https://www.gimp.org/news/2011/01/11/plans-for-28-and-beyond/","question":"What is GIMP?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"GIMP is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.gimp.org/news/2011/01/11/plans-for-28-and-beyond/","question":"Is GIMP free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"GIMP supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.gimp.org/news/2011/01/11/plans-for-28-and-beyond/","question":"What platforms does GIMP support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. GIMP can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.gimp.org/news/2011/01/11/plans-for-28-and-beyond/","question":"Can GIMP be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6}]` | `[{"answer":"A suite of online photo editing and design tools featuring AI capabilities for image generation, background removal, and face manipulation. Available as free and premium subscription plans accessible through web and mobile platforms. It is indexed under Graphic Design.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"What is Pixlr?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Pixlr offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at €2.49 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"Is Pixlr free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Pixlr supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Pixlr support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Pixlr, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"Can Pixlr be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Pixlr. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Pixlr not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://pixlr.com/privacy-policy/","question":"What security certifications does Pixlr have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Pixlr is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Singapore.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Pixlr available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source image editor supporting multiple operating systems, offering tools for photo manipulation, creative artwork, and programmatic image processing through scripting. | A cross-platform photo editing application with AI-driven image and video generation, face manipulation, and a library of templates and design elements. |
| features.capabilities | `{"cmyk_print":false,"dtp_layout":false,"open_source":true,"pricing_model":"open_source","free_available":true,"raster_editing":true,"vector_editing":false,"color_management":true,"digital_painting":true,"platform_breadth":"GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, and more operating systems","plugin_ecosystem":"Python, Scheme, C, C++ with extensive community-developed plugins and scripts","vector_illustration":false}` | `{"generative_ai":true,"raster_editing":true,"template_library":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Scribus"},{"name":"Inkscape"}]` | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"hqCountry":"SG","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.gimp.org/news/2011/01/11/plans-for-28-and-beyond/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T16:58:40.245Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"€2.49/month or €1.99/month (annual billing)","features":["Ad-free","Unlimited saves","1 concurrent AI generation"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.49,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Basic plan with ad-free editing","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"€9.99/month or €7.99/month (annual billing)","features":["All Plus features","AI credits valid for 1 year","Private mode for AI generations","Library of fonts, templates, elements, animations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":7.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Full feature access with extended AI credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Ultra","summary":"€24.99/month or €19.99/month (annual billing)","features":["All Premium features","Unlimited fast image generations","Access to image, video, and audio models","8 concurrent AI generations","AI video generation"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":24.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":19.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Maximum AI capabilities with unlimited fast generations","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Ultra MAX","summary":"€49.99/month or €39.99/month (annual billing)","features":["All Ultra features","10,000 monthly AI credits (vs 5,000 in Ultra)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":39.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Ultra plan with doubled monthly AI credits","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"AI Credit Pack"}],"summary":"From €2.49/month. Monthly or annual billing with flexible cancellation.","currency":"EUR","sourceUrl":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-02T10:57:53.450Z","startingPrice":{"amount":1.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":1.99,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.gimp.org/about/privacy.html | - |

## Capabilities (Graphic Design)

| Capability | GIMP | Pixlr |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Cmyk print | ✗ | - |
| Color management | ✓ | - |
| Psd AI interop | - | - |
| Vector editing | ✗ | - |
| Raster editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Realtime collab | - | - |
| Plugin ecosystem | - | - |
| Generative AI | - | ✓ |
| Template library | - | ✓ |
| Open source | ✓ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:52:01.550Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*