# GIMP vs Photopea

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Photopea

| Attribute | GIMP | Photopea |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 34.5 (75% (high)) | 46.1 (52% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":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. | An online photo and graphics editor that runs entirely in your web browser without installing software. It handles raster editing, vector graphics, and supports numerous professional formats including PSD and AI files, with processing done on your device for privacy. |
| 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}` | `{"generative_ai":true,"pricing_model":"freemium","psd_ai_import":true,"free_available":true,"raster_editing":true,"digital_painting":true,"platform_breadth":"Web-based, runs on any device with a browser","vector_illustration":true,"realtime_collaboration":false}` |
| integrations.count | 2 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Scribus"},{"name":"Inkscape"}]` | `[{"name":"Dropbox"},{"name":"Google Drive"},{"name":"OneDrive"}]` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":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":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"One-time payment for a specified duration (e.g., 90 days)","description":"One-time payment for temporary premium access","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free to use. Optional one-time Premium payment available.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.photopea.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-16T21:34:59.735Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |

## Capabilities (Design & Creative Software)

| Capability | GIMP | Photopea |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Discipline** |  |  |
| Raster / photo editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector illustration | ✗ | ✓ |
| DTP / page layout | ✗ | - |
| Digital painting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Platform breadth | GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows, and more operating systems | Web-based, runs on any device with a browser |
| **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 | - |
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Pricing model | Open-source (free) | Freemium |
| Free / open-source available | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:04:16.602Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*