# GIMP vs Krita

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Krita

| Attribute | GIMP | Krita |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 34.5 (75% (high)) | 39.9 (76% (high)) |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A GPL-licensed painting application that provides professional-grade creative tools including brushes, layers, animation support, and color management. Designed to be accessible and affordable for artists of all skill levels. |
| features.capabilities | `{"cmyk_print":false,"dtp_layout":false,"pricing_model":"open_source","free_available":true,"raster_editing":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}` | `{"pricing_model":"open_source","psd_ai_import":true,"free_available":true,"raster_editing":true,"digital_painting":true,"plugin_ecosystem":"Python scripting and C++ extension API","vector_illustration":true}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Scribus"},{"name":"Inkscape"}]` | `[{"name":"G'Mic"}]` |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"mac":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":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":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source. Optional donations and paid versions on app stores support development.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://krita.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-16T21:33:22.660Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Design & Creative Software)

| Capability | GIMP | Krita |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Discipline** |  |  |
| Raster / photo editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector illustration | ✗ | ✓ |
| DTP / page layout | ✗ | - |
| Digital painting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth | GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, and more operating systems | - |
| **Output** |  |  |
| CMYK / print production | ✗ | - |
| **Interoperability** |  |  |
| PSD / AI import | - | ✓ |
| **Collaboration** |  |  |
| Real-time collaboration / cloud | - | - |
| **AI** |  |  |
| Generative AI features | - | - |
| **Extensibility** |  |  |
| Plugin / template ecosystem | Python, Scheme, C, C++ with extensive community-developed plugins and scripts | Python scripting and C++ extension API |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Open-source (free) | Open-source (free) |
| Free / open-source available | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:15:47.236Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*