GIMP vs. Canvas X Draw (Windows)

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GIMP
Score 9.2 out of 10
N/A
GIMP is a free, open-source graphics software. GIMP, or General Image Manipulation Program was developed in 1996 and has continued to be updated by volunteers since then.N/A
Canvas X Draw (Windows)
Score 7.7 out of 10
N/A
A technical illustration and Graphic Design software platform, Canvas X Draw for Windows delivers an array of functionality in a single application developed to sit at the heart of illustration and documentation workflows.
$199
per year per user
Pricing
GIMPCanvas X Draw (Windows)
Editions & Modules
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Canvas X Draw (Windows) - 1 year Subscription
$199
per year per user
Canvas X Draw (Windows) - 3 Year Subscription
$499.00
per 3 years per user
Canvas X Draw (Windows) - Perpetual License
$599
one-time fee per user
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GIMPCanvas X Draw (Windows)
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoYes
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
GIMPCanvas X Draw (Windows)
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GIMPCanvas X Draw (Windows)
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Score 9.2 out of 10
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User Ratings
GIMPCanvas X Draw (Windows)
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
(14 ratings)
7.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
4.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(6 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GIMPCanvas X Draw (Windows)
Likelihood to Recommend
GIMP Development Team
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.
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Canvas GFX
Best of Canvas X Draw : I recommend Canvas X Draw to students who are pursuing engineering. They provide great customer service. They do offer a non-subscription service which is great for students. The all-in-one graphic design and illustration technically for multi framework Where Canvas X Draw can do better: They have fewer fill options. The offset path function option is not there.
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Pros
GIMP Development Team
  • GIMP has a large number of tools at your disposal for manipulating any type of image and exporting in any necessary format.
  • GIMP does a great job of making everything intuitive so that even a new user can layer images or make an image transparent in little time.
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Canvas GFX
  • Custom brushes
  • Patterns
  • Wide variety of filters
  • Search option
  • Copy data directly into your tables from Excel or other sources
  • Extensive collection of symbols
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Cons
GIMP Development Team
  • GIMP should make the font tool more intuitive. Make it easier to change fonts during edit process without resetting the typeface selection.
  • Build in selection/move ability within tools like the typeface tool... I.e. don't require toggle between selection tool and typeface tool when wanting to move a line of type within a layer. Likewise with shapes, etc.
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Canvas GFX
  • Do not copy on work computer
  • Trouble reading old Canvas files
  • Cost is on the higher side
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Likelihood to Renew
GIMP Development Team
Capability, open architecture, compatibility with Photoshop plugins, wide platform coverage; To me, as an open-source, freely available application, it's the nest-in-class.
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Canvas GFX
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Usability
GIMP Development Team
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.
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Canvas GFX
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Support Rating
GIMP Development Team
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.
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Canvas GFX
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Implementation Rating
GIMP Development Team
As simple as can be. Download from GIMP website and install.
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Canvas GFX
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Alternatives Considered
GIMP Development Team
Online services like Canva are fine for quickly designing brochures and marketing materials, videos, etc. They're user friendly and fast if you have a good connection. But if you're in production mode and need to do a lot of photo manipulation at once, without being connected to the web at all times and just want to focus, GIMP is the go-to product for you
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Canvas GFX
Canvas x Draw is more cost-effective compared to Adobe Illustrator. Customer service of Canvas X Draw is best. It provides a non-subscription version which is not there in other tools. Canvas X Draw is easier to use and understand than Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. The layering feature is the best for Canvas X Draw
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Return on Investment
GIMP Development Team
  • GIMP is freeware, which allows organizations that are not graphics-centered to use the powerful toolset without spending money on very expensive alternatives
  • GIMP is fairly easy to learn and does not require extensive user training (especially, if used for basic tasks)
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Canvas GFX
  • It has a lot of designs and options, but is a fairly easy to use software
  • Great compatibility
  • Sometimes it malfunctions
  • Layouts, fonts and logos are amazing
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