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Attribute Ratings
- GIMP is rated higher in 1 area: Usability
- Adobe PhotoShop is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
GIMP
86%
9 Ratings
9.4
Adobe PhotoShop
94%
176 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
GIMP
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
Adobe PhotoShop
90%
30 Ratings
Usability
10.0
GIMP
100%
1 Rating
9.6
Adobe PhotoShop
96%
14 Ratings
Availability
GIMP
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
Adobe PhotoShop
90%
5 Ratings
Performance
GIMP
N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
Adobe PhotoShop
90%
5 Ratings
Support Rating
9.0
GIMP
90%
7 Ratings
9.3
Adobe PhotoShop
93%
101 Ratings
In-Person Training
GIMP
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
Adobe PhotoShop
100%
1 Rating
Implementation Rating
GIMP
N/A
0 Ratings
8.9
Adobe PhotoShop
89%
11 Ratings
Product Scalability
GIMP
N/A
0 Ratings
4.0
Adobe PhotoShop
40%
1 Rating
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 PhotoShop
[Adobe] Photoshop is well suited, at times when the user has to develop something from scratch. It is very advantageous, to provide an "all in one" solution for retouching, manipulating, drawing vectors, creating promotional posters. However, it is less appropriate, in the case of 3D rendering, and high-sized files, where the application turns to be laggy.
CoFounder
Art GarageGraphic Design, 11-50 employees
Pros
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 PhotoShop
- Brush customization. There are many available brushes for illustration, and each can be customized to fit the needs of your specific style.
- Integration with other Adobe products. It is essential that the images I create be accessible in Adobe Indesign and Illustrator, and [Adobe] Photoshop can be placed and edited easily within those programs.
- Advanced editing. The possibilities for editing photos [are] endless, with new features being added constantly.
Senior Graphic Designer
Oregon State University MarketingMarketing and Advertising, 1001-5000 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 PhotoShop
- PhotoShop is a specialized tool with a learning curve. The controls are sometimes cryptic to the unimmersed.
- The licensing model for PhotoShop and the Creative Suite can sometimes be cost-prohibitive and hard to justify deploying.
- There are lots of overlaps in the Adobe Creative Suite that make it difficult to know if PhotoShop, Lightroom, PhotoShop Lite, etc. are the right tools for the job.
Danaher Business System Leader (DBSL), Awesomizer, Fixer, Maker, Collaboration Enabler
Beckman Coulter Life SciencesBiotechnology, 10,001+ employees
Pricing 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 PhotoShop
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$20 per month
Adobe PhotoShop Editions & Modules
Edition
Single App | $20.001 |
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- per month
Additional Pricing Details
—Likelihood to Renew
GIMP
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop 9.0
Based on 30 answers
We get a lot of use out of this software. It's vital for work with production in our industry and has a lot of cross-functionality - creating social media images, retouching photos, editing photos, creating gradients, and more. It's pretty fuss-free in that we haven't had to reach out to support and the program hasn't crashed on us. We are trained on the software (so again, this isn't for beginners), but for detail-oriented designers and creatives like ourselves - it's a no-brainer.
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Simply Heaven DesignMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 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 PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop 9.6
Based on 14 answers
I've used it for a long time and would consider myself a Pro user at this point. I know where everything I need is, have custom actions set up to make common actions faster, and have my workflows automated so much that everything is easy. Occasionally, a new version of Photoshop will change a common usability feature which will slow things down for a short time before I'm able to adjust, but generally I really like my setup. However, if you're new to Photoshop, it is likely going to take you a while to figure out how you can best use the features.
Chief Executive Officer
Edge One MediaDesign, 1-10 employees
Reliability and Availability
GIMP
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop 9.0
Based on 5 answers
Adobe Photoshop is very reliable, but is never 100%. There have been times when Adobe Photoshop has had trouble opening, but nothing a little computer restart couldn't fix. I use Adobe Photoshop on a Mac for both work and at home on a daily basis, and I would be lost without it.
Graphic Designer
Issuer Direct CorporationFinancial Services, 11-50 employees
Performance
GIMP
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop 9.0
Based on 5 answers
Speed can be an issue when you are dealing with large files for large format printing or billboards. When working on web images, speed is not an issue.
Art Director
Phoenix StaffPrinting, 11-50 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 PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop 9.3
Based on 101 answers
While I never contacted Adobe directly, there is so much content out there in the form of YouTube videos, Lynda/LinkedIn learning that almost any issue, including bugs, can be worked around (and this method is generally faster as there's no turnaround time involved).
Art Director & Web Developer
shion.caMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
In-Person Training
GIMP
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop 10.0
Based on 1 answer
So, I received the training at the HQ and it was train the trainer training. A good time, I spent a week at their campus
Art Director
Phoenix StaffPrinting, 11-50 employees
Implementation Rating
GIMP
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop 8.9
Based on 11 answers
I took a course so it really helped. I didn’t take the course until much later after beginning to use it, so I wish work would have sent me right off the bat. It would have alleviated a lot of frustratinon

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Security and Investigations Company, 201-500 employeesAlternatives 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 PhotoShop
Canva is a great tool for creating infographics and it's free with limited options. Adobe Illustrator CC and Adobe InDesign are much more suited for creating infographics, however, I still selected Adobe PhotoShop primarily because of my familiarity with all of the tools and hotkeys. There are always workarounds from with Adobe PhotoShop, and I just haven't taken the time to learn how to use Adobe Illustrator CC as effectively.
Project Manager
FSCMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
Scalability
GIMP
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop 4.0
Based on 1 answer
It seems expensive compared to the free/cheap programs now available

Verified User
Administrator in Engineering
Banking Company, 201-500 employeesReturn 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 PhotoShop
- Saved our company thousands of dollars by editing in house.
- Has given us the ability to do things on the fly and get projects done faster.
- Having the original .psd files saved has given us the ability to go back and reuse and update photos and graphics instead of starting all over again.

Verified User
Director in Marketing
Education Management Company, 1-10 employees