# GIMP vs Pixlr

| Attribute | GIMP | Pixlr |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 34.5 (75% (high)) | 83.2 (29% (low)) |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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,"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 | `{"cli":true,"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 billed annually (20% savings)","features":["Ad-Free","Unlimited saves","1 concurrent AI generation"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.49,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Basic editing features with limited AI generation credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"€9.99/month or €7.99/month billed annually","features":["Everything in Plus","~1,000 AI credits per month","Credits valid for 1 year","Private mode for AI Generations","Extensive library of fonts, templates, elements, animations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Full access to premium features with substantial AI credits across all platforms","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"AI Credit Pack"}],"summary":"From €1.99/month (annual billing). Free tier available.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-31T13:59:53.842Z","startingPrice":{"amount":2.49,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":2.49,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |

## 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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:16:56.772Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*