# Fotor Photo Editor, GIMP vs Photoshop Elements Comparison | | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 340 | 1,484 | 799 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (74.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Free | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Fotor Photo Editor Pros: - Ease of Use (24 reviews) - Efficiency (15 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (9 reviews) - Not Free (9 reviews) ### GIMP Pros: - Free Services (12 reviews) - Ease of Use (11 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (11 reviews) - Limitations (4 reviews) ### Photoshop Elements Pros: - Ease of Use (21 reviews) - Efficiency (15 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (12 reviews) - Limited Customization (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (275 reviews) | 8.6 (1299 reviews) | 8.5 (643 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (276 reviews) | 7.5 (1305 reviews) | 8.5 (645 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (47 reviews) | 8.7 (168 reviews) | 8.9 (93 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.4 (126 reviews) | 8.8 (56 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (213 reviews) | 7.5 (903 reviews) | 8.4 (495 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (106 reviews) | 8.3 (50 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (267 reviews) | 7.7 (1273 reviews) | 7.8 (624 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Fotor Photo Editor #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Fotor Basic Price: Free Description: Basic features and limited creative resources. Key Features: - Basic Editing Features - Basic Design Features & Resources - Basic Collage Layouts & Features [Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### GIMP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Photoshop Elements #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Display Ad Design | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fotor Photo Editor** | 8.6/10 | 88 | | **GIMP** | N/A | N/A | | **Photoshop Elements** | N/A | N/A | #### Template Creation | Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Image Upload** | 9.1 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Stock Image Library** | 8.4 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Drag & Drop Editing** | 8.8 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Variety Of Banner Types** | 8.6 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Design & Editing | Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Shape & Clip Art** | 8.6 (72 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Font Selection** | 8.4 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Scale** | 8.6 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Ad Management | Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Ad Sets** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Export As Different File Types** | 8.6 (69 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Schedule** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Analytics | Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Heatmap** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Budget** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Photo Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Fotor Photo Editor** | 8.0/10 | 42 | | **GIMP** | 6.7/10 | 48 | | **Photoshop Elements** | 7.8/10 | 47 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.3 (41 reviews) | 6.8 (40 reviews) | 7.9 (43 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | Feature Not Available | 6.0 (34 reviews) | 7.1 (37 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Photo Editing | Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 7.4 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) **Unique to Fotor Photo Editor (1):** [Display Ad Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/display-ad-design) **Unique to GIMP (1):** [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Fotor Photo Editor | GIMP | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 74.1% | 68.2% | 70.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 17.4% | 20.9% | 18.7% | | **Enterprise** | 8.4% | 10.9% | 10.8% | ### By Industry #### Fotor Photo Editor - **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.4% - **Photography:** 8.2% - **Design:** 6.9% - **Graphic Design:** 5.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4% - **Writing and Editing:** 3.1% - **Entertainment:** 3.1% - **Higher Education:** 2.8% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5% - **Computer Software:** 2.5% - **Other:** 51.4% #### GIMP - **Design:** 9.1% - **Computer Software:** 7.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 5.7% - **Graphic Design:** 5.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3% - **Internet:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 3.2% - **Education Management:** 2.9% - **Arts and Crafts:** 2.3% - **Entertainment:** 2.1% - **Other:** 51.8% #### Photoshop Elements - **Photography:** 9.0% - **Design:** 7.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1% - **Graphic Design:** 6.7% - **Higher Education:** 4.6% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2% - **Retail:** 3.1% - **Education Management:** 3.0% - **Media Production:** 2.2% - **Other:** 50.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Fotor Photo Editor - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7469 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13348 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3289 reviews) - [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews) - [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews) - [BeFunky](https://www.g2.com/products/befunky/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (103 reviews) - [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews) - [Simplified](https://www.g2.com/products/simplified/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5008 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (888 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (488 reviews) ### Alternatives to GIMP - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13348 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7469 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3289 reviews) - [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews) - [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (551 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (488 reviews) - [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews) - [Affinity Photo](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-photo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (234 reviews) - [Paintshop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (206 reviews) ### Alternatives to Photoshop Elements - [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews) - [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (551 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews) - [Affinity Photo](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-photo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (234 reviews) - [Paintshop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (206 reviews) - [Luminar Neo](https://www.g2.com/products/luminar-neo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (112 reviews) - [Capture One Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/capture-one-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (78 reviews) - [PhotoDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews) - [Corel AfterShot Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/corel-aftershot-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (49 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7469 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Fotor Photo Editor - Title: [Is Fotor really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fotor-really-free) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "YES IT IS " - Title: [What is Fotor Photo Editor used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fotor-photo-editor-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Editing photos like cropping, red eye removal, and unblurring. It also has tools for graphic design and collage making." - Title: [What software do photo editors use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-do-photo-editors-use) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "We use Adobe Photoshop most commonly. But Fotor is still implementing and might become one of the best photo editing softwares in the future." - Title: [What are the features of photo editing software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fotor-photo-editor-what-are-the-features-of-photo-editing-software) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "What do you like best? One of the best things about Fotor Photo Editor is its user-friendly interface. The software is easy to navigate and offers a wide..." - Title: [What is Fotor photo editor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fotor-photo-editor) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "A free software download for photo editing! it is the best out there." ### GIMP - Title: [should gimp release mobile app](https://www.g2.com/discussions/should-gimp-release-mobile-app) — 3 comments, 3 upvotes > **Top comment:** "I don't see why. There are plenty of mobile apps out there that let you do lite image manipulation. Why would GIMP waste their time building a mobile app..." - Title: [What is the best way to use this software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-use-this-software) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "gimp.org has many tutorials to help you get started." - Title: [What is GIMP used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gimp-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "Gimp is an open-source photo editor, a free alternative to Photoshop" - Title: [How do you guys keep up with industry standards and produce great software year after year](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-you-guys-keep-up-with-industry-standards-and-produce-great-software-year-after-year) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "This is true, I began using GIMP over 25 years ago with v. 0.9. On MacOS 8x. I'm grateful for all and every improvement. It is a wonderful product! " - Title: [what is the best way of using multiple layers on GIMP?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-of-using-multiple-layers-on-gimp) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Linking your layers in the Layers palette is the quickest way to perform a transform operation, such as scale, rotate, or move, to several layers in GIMP...." ### Photoshop Elements - Title: [What is Photoshop Elements used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-photoshop-elements-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** " Adobe Photoshop Elements is a user-friendly software for entry-level photo and video editing. It offers basic photo editing tools, guided edits for..." - Title: [When do you know it’s time to upgrade besides needing a few more elements?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-do-you-know-it-s-time-to-upgrade-besides-needing-a-few-more-elements) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "when a tool can have more creative uses" - Title: [Is Photoshop Elements 2020 worth the upgrade?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-photoshop-elements-2020-worth-the-upgrade) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, it offers more powerful tools and creative options." - Title: [Is Photoshop Elements any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-photoshop-elements-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes its good to use" - Title: [Is Photoshop Elements the same as Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-photoshop-elements-the-same-as-photoshop) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No, I'd say it's better." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fotor-photo-editor-vs-gimp-vs-photoshop-elements)