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At a Glance
GIMP
GIMP
Star Rating
(1,460)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Pixlr Editor
Pixlr Editor
Star Rating
(170)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Pixlr Editor
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that GIMP has a steeper learning curve, with an Ease of Use score of 7.5, while Pixlr Editor shines with a score of 9.2, making it more accessible for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that GIMP's AI Text-to-Image feature scores only 6.3, which is significantly lower than Pixlr Editor's 8.2, indicating that Pixlr offers a more advanced and user-friendly AI integration for image generation.
  • G2 users highlight that GIMP's quality of support is rated at 7.5, whereas Pixlr Editor boasts a higher score of 8.8, suggesting that users may find better assistance and resources with Pixlr.
  • Users on G2 report that GIMP's product direction is rated at 7.7, which is lower than Pixlr Editor's 8.9, indicating that Pixlr may be more responsive to user feedback and evolving needs.
  • Reviewers mention that GIMP's ease of setup is rated at 8.7, which is comparable to Pixlr Editor's 8.8, suggesting that both products are relatively easy to get started with, but Pixlr has a slight edge.
  • Users say that GIMP is favored by those who require extensive customization and advanced features, while Pixlr Editor is preferred for its simplicity and efficiency in everyday tasks, making it ideal for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GIMP
No pricing available
Pixlr Editor
No pricing available
Free Trial
GIMP
No trial information available
Pixlr Editor
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
1,281
8.9
133
Ease of Use
7.5
1,286
9.2
133
Ease of Setup
8.7
149
8.8
19
Ease of Admin
8.4
125
8.0
11
Quality of Support
7.5
894
8.8
102
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
106
9.0
10
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
1,256
8.9
126
Features by Category
6.2
35
8.3
21
Generative AI
6.6
33
8.4
21
5.9
33
8.2
20
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
6.2
7
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GIMP
GIMP
Pixlr Editor
Pixlr Editor
GIMP and Pixlr Editor are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
GIMP
GIMP is categorized as Drawing
Pixlr Editor
Pixlr Editor has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GIMP
GIMP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
68.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.9%
Pixlr Editor
Pixlr Editor
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.8%
Reviewers' Industry
GIMP
GIMP
Design
9.2%
Computer Software
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.6%
Graphic Design
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Other
66.5%
Pixlr Editor
Pixlr Editor
Marketing and Advertising
9.8%
Graphic Design
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.7%
Photography
6.1%
Computer Software
5.5%
Other
62.8%
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Pixlr Editor
Pixlr Editor Alternatives
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Discussions
GIMP
GIMP Discussions
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 the best way to use this software?
3 Comments
SR
gimp.org has many tutorials to help you get started.Read more
How can i personalize shortcuts in gimp, im unable to find any option to do it.
1 Comment
Ildikó M.
IM
Go to the Edit menu and select Shortcuts. Then you can select the menu items and add your custom shortcut keys. Always check the tickbox Save keyboard...Read more
Pixlr Editor
Pixlr Editor Discussions
Is pixlr as good as Photoshop?
2 Comments
Zeeshan A.
ZA
Is there a way that pixlr can help create a video out of the photos?
1 Comment
Aditya B.
AB
No it's just an online photo editor that provides an above average tools for editing photos.Read more
is there a desktop version of Pixlr Editor?
1 Comment