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Compare GIMP and Pixlr Editor 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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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 GIMPPixlr Editor
Star Rating
(172)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pixlr EditorGIMP vs Pixlr Editor
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Pixlr Editor easier to use, set up, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with GIMP.
- Reviewers felt that Pixlr Editor meets the needs of their business better than GIMP.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Pixlr Editor is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Pixlr Editor over GIMP.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GIMP
No pricing availablePixlr Editor
No pricing availableFree Trial
GIMP
No trial information availablePixlr Editor
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
1,288
9.0
135
Ease of Use
7.5
1,294
9.2
135
Ease of Setup
8.7
157
8.8
21
Ease of Admin
8.4
125
8.1
12
Quality of Support
7.5
898
8.8
103
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
106
9.1
11
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
1,263
8.9
128
Features by Category
Generative AI
6.4
36
8.5
22
5.9
33
8.2
20
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
7.0
11
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GIMP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Pixlr Editor
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
7.8%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Graphic Design
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Other
66.6%
Marketing and Advertising
9.6%
Graphic Design
9.0%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Photography
6.0%
Computer Software
5.4%
Other
63.3%
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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
Is there a way that pixlr can help create a video out of the photos?
1 Comment
AB
No it's just an online photo editor that provides an above average tools for editing photos.Read more
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