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At a Glance
GIMP
GIMP
Star Rating
(1,469)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PhotoPad
PhotoPad
Star Rating
(29)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.95 1
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GIMP vs PhotoPad

  • Reviewers felt that PhotoPad meets the needs of their business better than GIMP.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that PhotoPad is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of PhotoPad over GIMP.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GIMP
No pricing available
PhotoPad
Pro Edition
$39.95
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Free Trial
GIMP
No trial information available
PhotoPad
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
1,287
8.8
25
Ease of Use
7.5
1,293
9.1
25
Ease of Setup
8.7
156
8.8
7
Ease of Admin
8.4
125
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.5
897
8.7
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
106
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
1,262
8.5
24
Features by Category
6.4
40
Not enough data
Generative AI
6.4
36
Not enough data
5.9
33
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.0
11
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GIMP
GIMP
PhotoPad
PhotoPad
GIMP and PhotoPad are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
GIMP
GIMP is categorized as Drawing
PhotoPad
PhotoPad has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GIMP
GIMP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.9%
PhotoPad
PhotoPad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.4%
Reviewers' Industry
GIMP
GIMP
Design
9.2%
Computer Software
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Graphic Design
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Other
66.6%
PhotoPad
PhotoPad
Photography
13.8%
Marketing and Advertising
10.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.3%
Human Resources
6.9%
Computer Software
6.9%
Other
51.7%
Alternatives
GIMP
GIMP Alternatives
Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop
Add Adobe Photoshop
Canva
Canva
Add Canva
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Add Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Add Photoshop Elements
PhotoPad
PhotoPad Alternatives
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Add Photoshop Elements
Adobe Photoshop
Photoshop
Add Adobe Photoshop
Canva
Canva
Add Canva
Adobe Photoshop Express
Adobe Photoshop Express
Add Adobe Photoshop Express
Discussions
GIMP
GIMP Discussions
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
What is GIMP used for?
2 Comments
Alex Fuller C.
AC
Gimp is an open-source photo editor, a free alternative to PhotoshopRead more
PhotoPad
PhotoPad Discussions
How do I use NCH PhotoPad software?
2 Comments
Indra H.
IH
Its very light software than windows photo viewer in windows 10. Just opened the .exe files after installed into your computer/pc/laptop.Read more
Is NCH PhotoPad good?
1 Comment
Indra H.
IH
very good and litesoftware, try it. I Has tried.Read more
What is PhotoPad app?
1 Comment
NA
Veery good Read more