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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month
No pricing available
Adobe Photoshop
Star Rating
(13,130)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month
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Star Rating
(1,461)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Adobe Photoshop excels in its AI Text-to-Image feature, scoring 8.0, which reviewers mention allows for more creative flexibility and enhanced image generation compared to GIMP's lower score of 6.3.
- Reviewers mention that the ease of setup for GIMP is slightly better, with a score of 8.7, while Adobe Photoshop scores 8.5, indicating that GIMP may be more user-friendly for new users during initial installation.
- G2 users highlight that Adobe Photoshop has a higher overall quality of support, scoring 8.3, compared to GIMP's 7.5, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when encountering issues with Photoshop.
- Users on G2 report that Adobe Photoshop's product direction is perceived more positively at 8.6, indicating that users feel confident in the software's future development, while GIMP's score of 7.7 suggests some uncertainty among its users.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe Photoshop's generative AI capabilities, particularly in AI Text-to-3D, score 7.2, showcasing its advanced features, while GIMP's score of 5.7 indicates it may lag behind in this area.
- Users say that both products cater well to small businesses, but Adobe Photoshop's higher score in meeting requirements (9.4) compared to GIMP's 8.6 suggests it may better fulfill the specific needs of professional users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop
Creative Cloud Pro for teams
Starting at $99.99
1 License Per Month
20+ apps, including Photoshop on desktop, web, and mobile, plus Firefly creative AI for images, video, and audio, and exclusive business features.
- Create gorgeous images, rich graphics, and incredible art with Photoshop
- 20+ photo, graphic design, and video apps
- Unlimited access to standard creative AI image and vector features like Text to Image and Generative Fill
GIMP
No pricing availableFree Trial
Adobe Photoshop
Free Trial is available
GIMP
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
11,611
8.6
1,281
Ease of Use
7.8
11,653
7.5
1,286
Ease of Setup
8.5
1,732
8.7
149
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,426
8.4
125
Quality of Support
8.3
9,596
7.5
894
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,360
8.5
106
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
11,462
7.7
1,256
Features by Category
Generative AI
7.4
260
6.6
33
6.7
252
5.9
33
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
6.8
108
6.2
7
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GIMP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Design
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
4.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
65.0%
Design
9.2%
Computer Software
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Graphic Design
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Other
66.5%
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Discussions
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 Comments
RP
I agree very much. While employed the $55 USD a month was no big deal, but now retired it is more of a challenge. I am a big fan of Adobe having been a...Read more
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 Comments
SP
In my experience you get what you pay for and it is a first class quality product.Read more
How are digital artists using Adobe Photoshop's latest features to push the boundaries of digital art?
7 Comments
US
Introducing innovative features to enhance creative workflows and capabilities, Adobe Photoshop is always a step ahead with AI-Powered Tools, Augmented...Read more
What is the best way to use this software?
3 Comments
SR
gimp.org has many tutorials to help you get started.Read more
should gimp release mobile app
3 Comments
JG
It probably will but step by step. Remmember that is an open-source software! I guess it will exist one day, but not whit all the features you have in the...Read more
Is it to hard to make a smart object function in gimp?
1 Comment
EA
I do not believe that function is in gimp.Read more
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