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Alternatives to GIMP

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10 alternatives

  1. 1Photo editing and image manipulation

    Affinity Photo

    Photo Editing

    Both GIMP and Affinity Photo provide professional photo editing, retouching, and image manipulation capabilities with non-destructive editing. GIMP is free and open-source, while Affinity Photo is a paid application with different feature prioritization and performance characteristics.

    Free planAI Image EditingGraphic Design

    Price$70 one-time

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    Vendor sources: gimp.org [1]affinity.serif.com [2]

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  2. 2Graphic design and vector illustration

    CorelDRAW

    Illustration Software

    While GIMP is primarily a raster image editor, CorelDRAW is a vector graphics suite. Both serve graphic design needs but with different approaches—GIMP excels at photo editing and raster work, while CorelDRAW specializes in vector illustration and layout. They can complement each other in professional workflows.

    Free planFree trialGraphic DesignPrint Design

    Price$28.08+ / month

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    Vendor sources: gimp.org [1]coreldraw.com [2]

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  3. 3Photo Editing, Graphic Design

    BeFunky

    Photo Editing

    Online photo editing and graphic design platform with one-click effects, collage maker, and designer templates.

    Text to image generationPhoto effects and filtersCollage creation with templates

    Price$6.99+ / month

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  4. 4Photo Editing, Color Management

    RawTherapee

    Photo Editing

    Free and open-source cross-platform RAW image processing software used by photographers worldwide.

    Free planPhotography ManagementColor Management
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  5. 5Photo Editing

    Colorcinch

    Photo Editing

    AI-powered photo editor and graphic design tool with cartoonizer, artistic effects, and background removal.

    AI powered cartoonization and artistic transformation

    Price$5.99+ / month

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  6. 6Photo Editing, Graphic Design

    PicMonkey

    Graphic Design

    Online photo editing and graphic design platform with templates, touch-up tools, and brand kit for small businesses.

    Free planFree trialTiered plansBrand ManagementPhoto Editing

    Price$7.99+ / month

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  7. 7Photo Editing

    PhotoPea

    Photo Editing

    Free online photo editor supporting PSD, XCF, Sketch, and CDR files with an interface similar to Adobe Photoshop.

    Free plan

    Price$5+ / month

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  8. 8Photo Editing

    Capture One

    Photo Editing

    Professional photo editing and RAW conversion software with advanced color grading, tethered shooting, and layer-based editing.

    Free trialTiered plansContent CreationContent Creators

    Price$14.99+ / month

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  9. 9Photo Editing, Graphic Design

    Fotor

    AI Photo Enhancement

    AI photo editor and graphic design tool with one-tap enhance, background remover, and social media template library.

    Basic photo adjustments

    Price$3.33+ / month

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  10. 10Photo Editing

    Upscayl

    AI Image Editing

    Free open-source AI image upscaler for Linux, Mac, and Windows using real-ESRGAN models.

    Free planFree trialTiered plansAI Photo EnhancementPhoto Editing

    Price$24.99 / month

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