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Attribute Ratings
- GIMP is rated higher in 2 areas: Usability, Support Rating
- Adobe Illustrator CC is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
GIMP
86%
9 Ratings
9.1
Adobe Illustrator
91%
101 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
GIMP
N/A
0 Ratings
9.5
Adobe Illustrator
95%
2 Ratings
Usability
10.0
GIMP
100%
1 Rating
7.2
Adobe Illustrator
72%
4 Ratings
Support Rating
9.0
GIMP
90%
7 Ratings
8.5
Adobe Illustrator
85%
48 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
GIMP
GIMP is great for anyone ranging from personal use to a small business. But, if you are a large business and have a sufficient budget, I would recommend you to opt for an expensive paid software like Photoshop, that would provide not only great features but also public recognition.Its great for beginners wanting to start editing photos, there is a small learning curve that could be gotten used to in no time.
Founder
HatwareApparel & Fashion, 1-10 employees
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator is used to help make drawings look good but not make them. It is easy to add color or texture but it is hard to actually make the drawings in it. I would recommend using other software to make the lines for plans and sections and using Adobe Illustrator to make it look good.

Verified User
Supervisor in Engineering
Architecture & Planning Company, 5001-10,000 employeesPros
GIMP
- GIMP has a very intuitive interface so now as a user you can always layer all the images or make a different image from scratch.
- One thing that I really like about GIMP is that it has a relatively smaller learning curve which can agitate many things that we don’t want so it’s better to keep this topic on the side for a while.
- This product has so many large tools at the disposal stage which are used for manipulating different types of images and simultaneously exporting any type of unnecessary stuff.
Sr. Manager, Industry Marketing
PerficientInformation Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
Adobe Illustrator
- Vector graphics for scaling to large sizes
- Filling an object with a texture
- Easily adjusting and expanding an artboard to fit the size of the content (especially for infographics)
- Compatibility with other Adobe CC programs, but also exporting for PPT graphics
Lead Designer
DSG ConsultingProfessional Training & Coaching, 11-50 employees
Cons
GIMP
- The UI could be revamped to reflect more modern UI trends (for example, material design look)
- The Export menu could be made more intuitive and allow to easily choose file extension, quality etc.
- Would be great if GIMP natively supported digital negative files (RAW)

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 51-200 employeesAdobe Illustrator
- It's tough to master. If you haven't used Adobe products like Photoshop or Illustrator before, there is a lot to take in.
- It would be great to have some better options to preview the final product if you're creating a multiple page document.
- Better integration and pricing points with Adobe Stock for the useful stock images to complete your projects.

Verified User
Executive in Human Resources
Insurance Company, 11-50 employeesPricing Details
GIMP
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—GIMP Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Adobe Illustrator
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$20.99 per month
Adobe Illustrator Editions & Modules
Edition
Yearly - Billed Monthly | $20.991 |
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Monthly | $31.491 |
Yearly - Billed Upfront | $239.882 |
- per month
- per year
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
GIMP
No score
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Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator 9.5
Based on 2 answers
While Adobe Illustrator CC is one of the only true design software out there, it really stands heads above the other products. It's clean UI and menu structure is easy to navigate.
Creative Director
Ada Bible ChurchReligious Institutions, 51-200 employees
Usability
GIMP
GIMP 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I interface GIMP with other software--I need to. I generally use the major calculation, CAD, word processing, and photo editing programs. In my office, my use of this software is not limited to computer-aided design. However, I am sure that if I needed this software for other purposes, it would have no interface problems.
Architetto
Libero professionistaArchitecture & Planning, 1-10 employees
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator 7.2
Based on 4 answers
Illustrator has become easier in recent years to use with more intuitive tools and controls for them. Illustration software has improved but Adobe Illustrator has kept up and keeps the edge with its extensive toolset. Newly added collaboration tools with Adobe make it even better and the expectation is that is to continue.
Creative Director
Links Technology SolutionsInternet, 51-200 employees
Support Rating
GIMP
GIMP 9.0
Based on 7 answers
We have never needed to use the support functions for GIMP. Any queries we have or had about whether GIMP could complete a task we have used Google and YouTube. There is a wealth of information, guides, and forums dedicated to GIMP and how to perform certain tasks with the application.
Founder & Co-Owner
Randy Sanchez Sauce CoFood & Beverages, 1-10 employees
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Illustrator 8.5
Based on 48 answers
I normally already know how to do whatever I'm trying out, but the documentation (as well as a simple Google search) makes any question quick to resolve. The Adobe boards themselves are a fantastic resource, especially for resolving questions between new programs and iterative releases.
Interactive Communications Director
Love & CompanyMarketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Alternatives Considered
GIMP
I looked at getting Adobe Illustrator before finding GIMP. The cost was prohibitive to me, as I was looking for something that would allow me to work on the images I had at a low cost. I could not justify buying Adobe Illustrator for the small amount of use I would get out of it. GIMP is the perfect solution, allowing me to do what I need with no cost for the software.
Key Player
Home InsteadIndividual & Family Services, 501-1000 employees
Adobe Illustrator
They complement each other, each with its own specific characteristics, but within a marketing sector, an experienced designer knows that the use of these tools in sets makes all the difference. It is possible to combine their uses and create really relevant materials that will bring a great return to the company and in the dissemination of arts with superior quality to the competitors
Marketing
Piemon OutletApparel & Fashion, 1-10 employees
Return on Investment
GIMP
- It can be run on low-resource computers.
- It is cross-platform software.
- It has excellent support and an active community that keeps you updated.
Senior Web Developer
NSG FlowerDesign, 51-200 employees
Adobe Illustrator
- Helps us quickly and easily create and manage numerous logos
- Cloud libraries allow us to access commonly used colors, fonts, logos and other design elements quickly
- We are able to provide high-quality, scalable college logos for print and digital which give us a more professional, credible look.

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Higher Education Company, 201-500 employees