GIMP vs. Corel PaintShop Pro

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GIMP
Score 8.7 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
Corel PaintShop Pro
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
PaintShop Pro is an all-in-one photo editor with advanced photo management, editing & creative tools that deliver everything a photo & design enthusiast needs, from Corel Corporation.N/A
Pricing
GIMPCorel PaintShop Pro
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GIMPCorel PaintShop Pro
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
GIMPCorel PaintShop Pro
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GIMPCorel PaintShop Pro
Small Businesses
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Score 8.9 out of 10
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CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Score 8.9 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Adobe PhotoShop
Adobe PhotoShop
Score 9.1 out of 10
GIMP
GIMP
Score 8.7 out of 10
Enterprises
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Score 8.9 out of 10
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Score 8.9 out of 10
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User Ratings
GIMPCorel PaintShop Pro
Likelihood to Recommend
9.7
(14 ratings)
9.2
(4 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
4.0
(1 ratings)
9.5
(2 ratings)
Usability
9.0
(2 ratings)
9.0
(2 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Performance
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
10.0
(6 ratings)
7.5
(2 ratings)
Implementation Rating
10.0
(1 ratings)
9.5
(2 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(2 ratings)
Contract Terms and Pricing Model
-
(0 ratings)
9.5
(2 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
10.0
(2 ratings)
User Testimonials
GIMPCorel PaintShop Pro
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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Alludo
Corel PaintShop Pro is well suited for photographers wanting to adjust photos and also for designers who want to create designs from scratch, working in layers and merging various elements. Due to slow load times, Corel PaintShop Pro is not well suited when you only have a few small tasks to do and when a lightweight alternative will do the job just as well (e.g. cropping and red-eye removal).
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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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Alludo
  • Crop
  • Straighten
  • Scratch repair
  • General retouch
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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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Alludo
  • I would like to see better smart cropping, we have the need for use in our carrying and travel cases for foam cut-outs. This requires a picture to be taken of the product and then outlined. The latest Apple update does a much better job of it than Corel. A definite need in our business
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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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Alludo
It's what I am most familiar with.
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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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Alludo
I previously tagged Corel PaintShop Pro as an 8, but I'm moving on up to 10. I've been a user for many years. I always purchase the updates when they come out, and they have consistently gotten better with each release. Corel PaintShop Pro provides features that I haven't seen in other similar apps at this price point - alot of bang for the buck. If Corel keeps making and updating this program, I will absolutely keep purchasing it.
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Reliability and Availability
GIMP Development Team
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Alludo
Always available when I need to use it
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Performance
GIMP Development Team
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Alludo
I would say that the program loads a LITTLE slow, but that's not a problem, considering everything that likely needs to load in the background for it to do what it does. Once running, the program performs very acceptably.
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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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Alludo
We have never used or needed Support
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Implementation Rating
GIMP Development Team
As simple as can be. Download from GIMP website and install.
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Alludo
Great product and great solution for our photo re-touching and web work as an enhancement to CorelDraw
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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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Alludo
I find Corel PaintShop Pro to be a lot more user friendly and affordable.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
GIMP Development Team
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Alludo
No contract terms. This is a standalone desktop app. Pricing is very affordable. Don't change a thing.
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Scalability
GIMP Development Team
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Alludo
So far, any use I've had with paintshop pro is already in the standard scope
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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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Alludo
  • Our website is better because of Corel PaintShop Pro
  • Our brochures for tradeshows are much better due to PaintShop Pro
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