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# GIMP vs PhotoPad Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**GIMP** [

4.3/5(1,484)

](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews#reviews)

**PhotoPad** [

4.2/5(29)

](https://www.g2.com/products/photopad/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**GIMP**
No pricing available

**PhotoPad**
Free Trial

**$39.95** 1 · Pro Edition

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**GIMP**
2 months

Based on 81 responses

**PhotoPad**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**GIMP**
7 months

Based on 71 responses

**PhotoPad**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**GIMP**
$$$$$

**PhotoPad**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**GIMP**
18%

**PhotoPad**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**GIMP**
[
Free Services (12)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1760614&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1760654&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1760579&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limitations (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1760414&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**PhotoPad**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/photopad/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1677678&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Editing (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/photopad/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1677606&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Slow Loading (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/photopad/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1677699&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Watermarks (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/photopad/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1982145&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**GIMP**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0d6021e1f6253f85ed0eb22a67eb101b/adobe-photoshop.png "Product Avatar Image")

Photoshop

](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6112c138e20f80a02a073469ac6e865c/blender.gif "Product Avatar Image")

Blender

](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_77d7429c23569c5165fdc429d10c2644/canva.png "Product Avatar Image")

Canva

](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0ebb966d70992e2e13848f1f2b8e64fa/dall-e.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

DALL·E

](https://www.g2.com/products/dall-e/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/integrations)

**PhotoPad**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**GIMP**
 ![GIMP screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/37179/GIMP_screenshot2.png)

**PhotoPad**
 ![PhotoPad screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/151540/ppad-pad-screen-shot.jpg)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**GIMP**

8.6

8.61,299

**PhotoPad**

8.8

8.825

Ease of Use

**GIMP**

7.5

7.51,305

**PhotoPad**

9.1

9.125

Ease of Setup

**GIMP**

8.7

8.7168

**PhotoPad**

8.8

8.87

Ease of Admin

**GIMP**

8.4

8.4126

**PhotoPad**
Not enough data

Quality of Support

**GIMP**

7.5

7.5903

**PhotoPad**

8.7

8.723

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**GIMP**

8.5

8.5106

**PhotoPad**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**GIMP**

7.7

7.71,273

**PhotoPad**

8.5

8.524

Features

Photo Editing[Hide 35 FeaturesShow 35 Features](javascript:void(0);)

6.7

48

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text-to-Image

6.8(won by default)

40

Not enough data

AI Text-to-3D

6.0(won by default)

34

Not enough data

Photos/Images

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Photo Editing

Cross-system Integration

7.4(won by default)

15

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

File Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Animations & Transitions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Output Formats

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Batch Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pre-built Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Media Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Graphic Design[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Brushes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Watermarking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Engagement Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pattern, Color & Art Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Preview Functionality

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Image Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

CAD Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Custom Fonts

Not enough data

Not enough data

3D Digital Asset Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Design Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Presentation Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Print Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![GIMP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c1ef7dba448cecec96775ad06eb16ca8/gimp.png "GIMP")](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews)

GIMP

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

68.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

20.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

10.9%

[![PhotoPad](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a55b5982259203366e133c68a9b26bcd/photopad.gif "PhotoPad")](https://www.g2.com/products/photopad/reviews)

PhotoPad

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

75.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

20.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

68.2%

75.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

20.9%

20.7%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

10.9%

3.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![GIMP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c1ef7dba448cecec96775ad06eb16ca8/gimp.png "GIMP")](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews)
GIMP

Design

9.1%

Computer Software

7.8%

Information Technology and Services

5.7%

Graphic Design

5.5%

Marketing and Advertising

5.3%

Other

66.6%

[![PhotoPad](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_a55b5982259203366e133c68a9b26bcd/photopad.gif "PhotoPad")](https://www.g2.com/products/photopad/reviews)
PhotoPad

Photography

13.8%

Marketing and Advertising

10.3%

Information Technology and Services

10.3%

Computer Software

6.9%

Human Resources

6.9%

Other

51.7%

Alternatives

**GIMP Alternatives**

 ![Adobe Photoshop](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/30c9f0e49d9f66a2e51fbb889f0a74e7/adobe-photoshop.svg "Adobe Photoshop")

[
Photoshop
](/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews)

 ![Canva](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/020885d89318f0483f6222194b3ee8ff/canva.svg "Canva")

[
Canva
](/products/canva/reviews)

 ![Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/9564ba120f5c03c806b95f934cfb3ec2/adobe-photoshop-lightroom.svg "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom")

[
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
](/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews)

 ![Photoshop Elements](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e8f77dbb61f08ce0a35a81a4205d4a28/photoshop-elements.svg "Photoshop Elements")

[
Photoshop Elements
](/products/photoshop-elements/reviews)

**PhotoPad Alternatives**

 ![Photoshop Elements](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e8f77dbb61f08ce0a35a81a4205d4a28/photoshop-elements.svg "Photoshop Elements")

[
Photoshop Elements
](/products/photoshop-elements/reviews)

 ![Adobe Photoshop](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/30c9f0e49d9f66a2e51fbb889f0a74e7/adobe-photoshop.svg "Adobe Photoshop")

[
Photoshop
](/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews)

 ![Canva](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/020885d89318f0483f6222194b3ee8ff/canva.svg "Canva")

[
Canva
](/products/canva/reviews)

 ![Adobe Photoshop Express](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/30c9f0e49d9f66a2e51fbb889f0a74e7/adobe-photoshop-express.svg "Adobe Photoshop Express")

[
Adobe Photoshop Express
](/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews)