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Compare GIMP and PhotoPad 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$39.95 1
GIMP
Star Rating
(1,469)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GIMPPhotoPad
Star Rating
(29)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$39.95 1
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- 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 availableFree Trial
GIMP
No trial information availablePhotoPad
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
Generative AI
6.4
36
Not enough data
5.9
33
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.0
11
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GIMP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PhotoPad
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
9.2%
Computer Software
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Graphic Design
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Other
66.6%
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
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
AC
Gimp is an open-source photo editor, a free alternative to PhotoshopRead more
How do I use NCH PhotoPad software?
2 Comments
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
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