# GIMP, Microsoft PowerPoint vs Paintshop Pro Comparison | | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 1,484 | 4,367 | 206 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (68.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (34.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### GIMP Pros: - Free Services (12 reviews) - Ease of Use (11 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (11 reviews) - Limitations (4 reviews) ### Microsoft PowerPoint Pros: - Ease of Use (33 reviews) - Presentations (29 reviews) Cons: - Slow Performance (12 reviews) - PowerPoint Issues (9 reviews) ### Paintshop Pro Pros: - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Photo Editing (2 reviews) Cons: - Cost (1 reviews) - Learning Curve (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.6 (1299 reviews) | 9.2 (3719 reviews) | 8.4 (176 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (1305 reviews) | 9.1 (3739 reviews) | 8.4 (178 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (168 reviews) | 9.2 (473 reviews) | 8.3 (33 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (126 reviews) | 9.1 (296 reviews) | 8.5 (28 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.5 (903 reviews) | 8.6 (2836 reviews) | 8.1 (143 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (106 reviews) | 9.0 (277 reviews) | 8.2 (25 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (1273 reviews) | 8.5 (3630 reviews) | 7.5 (174 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### GIMP #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Microsoft PowerPoint #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Paintshop Pro #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Presentation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GIMP** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft PowerPoint** | 8.1/10 | 1770 | | **Paintshop Pro** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Basics | Feature | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Slide Design** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1616 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Presenter Tools** | Not enough data | 9.1 (1581 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Auto Save** | Not enough data | 8.9 (1533 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Content | Feature | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Charts** | Not enough data | 8.8 (1532 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Template Library** | Not enough data | 8.5 (1559 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Template Creator** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1470 reviews) | Not enough data | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1392 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.0 (973 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.6 (1263 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.7 (1201 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Generative AI | Feature | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (103 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | 7.5 (94 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | 7.1 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.8 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Music** | Not enough data | 6.5 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 7.1 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | 7.3 (88 reviews) | Not enough data | ### Photo Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GIMP** | 6.7/10 | 48 | | **Microsoft PowerPoint** | N/A | N/A | | **Paintshop Pro** | 8.4/10 | 14 | #### Generative AI | Feature | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.0 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Photo Editing | Feature | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 7.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### AI Presentation Tools | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **GIMP** | N/A | N/A | | **Microsoft PowerPoint** | 7.7/10 | 7 | | **Paintshop Pro** | N/A | N/A | #### Generative AI | Feature | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **AI-Assisted Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Presentation Structuring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Image Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Slide Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI Text-to-Slide** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Platform basics | Feature | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Slide Design** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to GIMP (2):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing), [Drawing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/drawing) **Unique to Microsoft PowerPoint (2):** [Presentation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/presentation-software), [AI Presentation Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-presentation-tools) **Unique to Paintshop Pro (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | GIMP | Microsoft PowerPoint | Paintshop Pro | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 68.2% | 34.4% | 67.2% | | **Mid-Market** | 20.9% | 31.0% | 17.4% | | **Enterprise** | 10.9% | 34.5% | 15.4% | ### By Industry #### 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% #### Microsoft PowerPoint - **Higher Education:** 8.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.1% - **Education Management:** 5.7% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.1% - **Computer Software:** 4.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.1% - **Research:** 2.5% - **Financial Services:** 2.2% - **Management Consulting:** 1.8% - **Telecommunications:** 1.8% - **Other:** 55.5% #### Paintshop Pro - **Design:** 9.5% - **Graphic Design:** 7.0% - **Photography:** 5.5% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0% - **Internet:** 4.5% - **Writing and Editing:** 3.0% - **Retail:** 3.0% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.0% - **Animation:** 2.5% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5% - **Other:** 54.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to GIMP - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13366 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7502 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3291 reviews) - [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 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 (554 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (489 reviews) - [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews) - [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews) ### Alternatives to Microsoft PowerPoint - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7502 reviews) - [Prezi](https://www.g2.com/products/prezi/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (5609 reviews) - [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews) - [Pitch](https://www.g2.com/products/pitch-pitch/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (64 reviews) - [Keynote](https://www.g2.com/products/keynote/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (530 reviews) - [Powtoon](https://www.g2.com/products/powtoon/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (286 reviews) - [WPS Presentation](https://www.g2.com/products/wps-presentation/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (109 reviews) - [Mural](https://www.g2.com/products/mural/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1459 reviews) - [Haiku Deck](https://www.g2.com/products/haiku-deck/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (48013 reviews) ### Alternatives to Paintshop Pro - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3291 reviews) - [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 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) - [Luminar Neo](https://www.g2.com/products/luminar-neo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (112 reviews) - [PhotoDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13366 reviews) - [Capture One Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/capture-one-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (78 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (889 reviews) - [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### 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...." ### Microsoft PowerPoint - Title: [How has Microsoft PowerPoint evolved to meet the needs of modern presentation design and delivery?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-has-microsoft-powerpoint-evolved-to-meet-the-needs-of-modern-presentation-design-and-delivery) — 3 comments, 3 upvotes > **Top comment:** "The AI suggested designs for the slides help me quickly freshen my overall ppt look." - Title: [What is Microsoft PowerPoint used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-powerpoint-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Microsoft PowerPoint is use in almost every company. It's very powerfull software. So many Features Creating Presentation, Animation, photos, videos, and..." - Title: [how to show video in powerpoint](https://www.g2.com/discussions/44617-how-to-show-video-in-powerpoint) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "<a href="https://youtu.be/G2mazmRaC5M"> Excellent post. </a> This article is really very interesting and effective. I think its must be helpful for us...." - Title: [Is it possible to create explanatory videos using power point?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/26360-is-it-possible-to-create-explanatory-videos-using-power-point) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "yes it is possible by using recording options" - Title: [how to embed a video in powerpoint](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-to-embed-a-video-in-powerpoint) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Save the video to your desktop. Open up your PowerPoint presentation. Right click copy on your video (now on your desktop) and back within your presentation..." ### Paintshop Pro - Title: [Is Corel PaintShop Pro free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-corel-paintshop-pro-free) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "It's very affordable, but it's not free." - Title: [What is Paintshop Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-paintshop-pro-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Photo editing and graphic design to make professional design" - Title: [Is PaintShop Pro as good as Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-paintshop-pro-as-good-as-photoshop) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes it is but still but you will miss out some advanced photoshop tools in paintshop pro" - Title: [Is PaintShop pro a subscription?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-paintshop-pro-a-subscription) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Unlike the Adobe products requiring monthly subscriptions, PaintShop Pro does not require a subscription and has a reasonable price." - Title: [What does PaintShop pro do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-paintshop-pro-do) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Paintshop pro is a program like photo-paint, but with a slightly different tool set." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/gimp-vs-microsoft-powerpoint-vs-paintshop-pro)