{"id":2626,"date":"2021-08-27T16:45:10","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T11:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/?p=2626"},"modified":"2024-11-04T16:15:57","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T11:15:57","slug":"gimp-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Best GIMP Alternatives to Use in 2021 [Free and Paid]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GIMP\u00a0is one of the most powerful\u00a0image-editing\u00a0software\u00a0in the market. It\u2019s considered to be the ideal alternative to\u00a0Adobe\u00a0Photoshop. However, a <strong>lack of ease<\/strong> in using the software leads to people looking for\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>The software offers image composition, image authoring, and\u00a0retouching\u00a0tools. Essentially, it\u2019s the <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/features\/free-online-photoshop\">closest thing to\u00a0Photoshop<\/a>\u00a0that you can use for free. The only downside is that it <strong>requires hundreds of hours of practice.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>That means new users, casual users, and small businesses have a hard time using it. It\u2019s not a great software to use if you\u2019re in a hurry to edit a photo.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we\u2019ll go over some of the\u00a0best\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternatives\u00a0you can use starting today.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s dive right in.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_78 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-693a14d63840d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#1_Pixelied\" >1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pixelied<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#2_Krita\" >2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Krita<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#3_PicMonkey\" >3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PicMonkey<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#4_Pixlr_Editor\" >4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pixlr Editor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#5_Affinity_Photo\" >5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Affinity Photo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#6_Photopea\" >6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photopea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#7_Darktable\" >7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Darktable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#8_Photoscape\" >8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photoscape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#9_Polarr\" >9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Polarr<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#10_PaintNET\" >10)\u00a0 Paint.NET<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#11_Sumopaint\" >11)\u00a0 Sumopaint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/gimp-alternatives\/#Choosing_the_Best_GIMP_Alternatives_for_Your_Business\" >Choosing the\u00a0Best\u00a0GIMP\u00a0Alternatives\u00a0for Your Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Top_GIMP_Alternatives_in_2021\"><\/span>11 Top\u00a0GIMP\u00a0Alternatives\u00a0in 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GIMP\u00a0is an\u00a0open-source\u00a0raster\u00a0graphic design,\u00a0photo-editing, and\u00a0image manipulation\u00a0software that has a few\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/features\/free-photo-editing-software\">photo\u00a0editing\u00a0tools<\/a>, and lets you\u00a0retouch\/draw in free form.<\/p>\n<p>It works well for very basic tasks but is not suitable as a\u00a0standalone\u00a0online\u00a0photo editor\u00a0and design tool.<\/p>\n<p>This is why a lot of beginners, one-time-users, and pros alike are looking for better, more\u00a0user-friendly, and better equipped\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternatives\u00a0online.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the best premium and\u00a0free alternatives\u00a0to\u00a0GIMP\u00a0that you can work with.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Pixelied\"><\/span>1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pixelied<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2635 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives.png\" alt=\"Pixelied-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"1919\" height=\"981\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives.png 1919w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives-480x245.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives-1280x654.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives-768x393.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives-1536x785.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives-100x51.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives-700x358.png 700w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185602\/Pixelied-gimp-alternatives-1600x818.png 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1919px) 100vw, 1919px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/pixelied.com\">Pixelied<\/a> is an online\u00a0free software\u00a0platform that offers a huge array of\u00a0image editing\u00a0and\u00a0graphic design\u00a0features.<\/p>\n<p>The software lets you create a stunning range of artwork, both in terms of edited photos and custom designs. With a ton of ready-made\u00a0templates, stock photos, and icons (with third-party integration), Pixelied leads the pack in terms of overall quality.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s best about Pixelied is that it has a minimum learning curve. This is primarily due to all the features being in the right place, which allows even new users to start editing immediately.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to that, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/upload\">Pixelied&#8217;s editor<\/a>\u00a0has a simple layout with all the functions within easy reach. This makes your project incredibly\u00a0customizable, with several\u00a0blending modes,\u00a0presets, and various\u00a0templates\u00a0to get your artwork going.<\/p>\n<p>On top of all that, you can download images in a variety of file formats, including JPEG\/JPG, PNG, SVG, and PDF.<\/p>\n<p>All of this means that you&#8217;re looking for the\u00a0best\u00a0photo\u00a0editing\u00a0software\u00a0with a simple\u00a0user interface, a streamlined\u00a0workflow, and a ton of relatively advanced design\u00a0functionality, Pixelied is an ideal choice as a\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternative.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Krita\"><\/span>2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Krita<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2630 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185720\/krita-gimp-alternatives.png\" alt=\"krita-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"1575\" height=\"1004\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185720\/krita-gimp-alternatives.png 1575w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185720\/krita-gimp-alternatives-480x306.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185720\/krita-gimp-alternatives-1280x816.png 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185720\/krita-gimp-alternatives-768x490.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185720\/krita-gimp-alternatives-1536x979.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185720\/krita-gimp-alternatives-100x64.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185720\/krita-gimp-alternatives-700x446.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1575px) 100vw, 1575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Krita\u00a0is a free and\u00a0open-source\u00a0paint-based software that&#8217;s used to create 2D art and illustrations.<\/p>\n<p>Basically a\u00a0raster\u00a0graphics editor,\u00a0Krita\u00a0is great for creating custom designs and painting in them with several easy-to-use creation tools. The software works on\u00a0Microsoft\u00a0Windows\u00a0PC,\u00a0Apple\u00a0macOS, and\u00a0Linux.<\/p>\n<p>The only major drawback of the program is that it&#8217;s limited to painting, and doesn&#8217;t have some of the advanced\u00a0functionality\u00a0and\u00a0customization\u00a0(or\u00a0text tools!) that you get with other alternatives.<\/p>\n<p>Other than that, the combination of good\u00a0pricing\u00a0(it&#8217;s free!) and viable, albeit somewhat limited alternative to\u00a0GIMP.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out\u00a0Krita\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/krita.org\/en\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_PicMonkey\"><\/span>3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PicMonkey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2634 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185613\/picmonkey-gimp-alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"picmonkey-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"600\" height=\"336\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185613\/picmonkey-gimp-alternatives.jpg 600w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185613\/picmonkey-gimp-alternatives-480x269.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185613\/picmonkey-gimp-alternatives-100x56.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>PicMonkey\u00a0is one of the more well-known\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternatives\u00a0due to its range of photo manipulation tools that are almost pro-level.<\/p>\n<p>The online software has both a\u00a0photo editing\u00a0and graphics designing mode, with the former containing some well-used\u00a0editing tools.<\/p>\n<p>What makes PicMonkey a less-than-ideal alternative is the pricing model. There is no free version, and you can only use the editor after signing up for a free trial. However, when you do that, you&#8217;ll be subscribing to their monthly charges automatically after the trial period ends. That&#8217;s why a lot of people immediately start looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/picmonkey-alternative\/\">PicMonkey alternative<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, if you&#8217;re willing to make the commitment, PicMonkey can be a great alternative to GIMP due to its editing capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out\u00a0PicMonkey\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.picmonkey.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Pixlr_Editor\"><\/span>4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pixlr Editor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2636 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185549\/pixlr-gimp-alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"pixlr-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"960\" height=\"563\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185549\/pixlr-gimp-alternatives.jpg 960w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185549\/pixlr-gimp-alternatives-480x282.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185549\/pixlr-gimp-alternatives-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185549\/pixlr-gimp-alternatives-100x59.jpg 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185549\/pixlr-gimp-alternatives-700x411.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pixlr\u00a0is an online\u00a0image editing\u00a0and design platform that&#8217;s intended for non-professionals and design beginners.<\/p>\n<p>The Pixlr Editor has all the usual selection of tools, including effects, gradients, layers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/features\/blur-background\">background blur<\/a>\/smudge\/<a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/features\/photo-effects\/sharpen-image\">sharpen<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although it has a similar layout to some of the high-level\u00a0photo editors, the\u00a0Pixlr\u00a0Editor doesn&#8217;t offer the same level of precision and intuitive tools. Plus, you need to use the design tool for anything in the\u00a0graphic design\u00a0realm. This makes it a cluttery platform.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the Pixlr image editor is a good enough photo editing software if you don&#8217;t mind having to use another tool for anything design-related. Otherwise, you&#8217;ll need to find some <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/pixlr-alternatives\/\">Pixlr alternatives<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out the\u00a0Pixlr\u00a0Editor <a href=\"https:\/\/pixlr.com\/editor\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Affinity_Photo\"><\/span>5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Affinity Photo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2627 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185753\/affinity-photo-gimp-alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"affinity-photo-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"675\" height=\"422\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185753\/affinity-photo-gimp-alternatives.jpg 675w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185753\/affinity-photo-gimp-alternatives-480x300.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185753\/affinity-photo-gimp-alternatives-100x63.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Affinity Photo\u00a0is a more advanced\u00a0photo editing\u00a0and manipulation software that offers\u00a0functionality\u00a0equal to some of the industry&#8217;s major editing platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The software actually has most of what a professional editor would need to create stunning images.<\/p>\n<p>What makes\u00a0Affinity Photo\u00a0less ideal as a\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternative\u00a0is its complicated interface, which often requires\u00a0tutorials. Plus, it&#8217;s optimized for\u00a0Apple\u00a0systems, which means that it&#8217;s ideal for\u00a0iPad\u00a0and Mac users, and not so much for other platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Overall\u00a0Affinity Photo\u00a0can be a great\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternative\u00a0if you&#8217;re willing to adapt to the steep\u00a0learning curve\u00a0and Mac-first optimization.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out\u00a0Affinity Photo\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/affinity.serif.com\/en-gb\/photo\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Photopea\"><\/span>6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photopea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2632 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185634\/photopea-gimp-alternatives.png\" alt=\"photopea-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"960\" height=\"616\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185634\/photopea-gimp-alternatives.png 960w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185634\/photopea-gimp-alternatives-480x308.png 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185634\/photopea-gimp-alternatives-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185634\/photopea-gimp-alternatives-100x64.png 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185634\/photopea-gimp-alternatives-700x450.png 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photopea is a\u00a0photo editing\u00a0suite that has an editing layout very similar to\u00a0Photoshop, albeit with less overall\u00a0functionality.<\/p>\n<p>Although not as primed for\u00a0photo editing\u00a0as maybe\u00a0Photoshop\u00a0and\u00a0Adobe\u00a0Lightroom, it does offer a respectable amount of editing freedom to both pros and beginners.<\/p>\n<p>Despite having somewhat better editing capabilities than\u00a0GIMP, it&#8217;s still not the best online software out there for the purpose. There is some adaptation involved and some features are hidden behind a premium.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Photopea is a standard\u00a0image editor\u00a0with some additional capabilities over\u00a0GIMP\u00a0that make it a good alternative.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out Photopea <a href=\"https:\/\/www.photopea.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Darktable\"><\/span>7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Darktable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2628 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"darktable-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185743\/darktable-gimp-alternatives-1600x900.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Darktable is a\u00a0RAW\u00a0image developer and\u00a0open-source\u00a0photo-editing\u00a0application that&#8217;s designed for high-level image processing.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike\u00a0GIMP, Darktable has a subset of editing operations that are specifically designed for non-destructive post-production in the\u00a0RAW\u00a0format. This also separates it from mainstream\u00a0photo editors.<\/p>\n<p>However, despite the high-fidelity processing capability, Darktable is not the top alternative to\u00a0GIMP. This is due to a very specialized role, as well as the fact that not everybody is looking to edit\u00a0RAW\u00a0images.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Darktable is a good GIMP alternative for people with specific needs.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out Darktable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darktable.org\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Photoscape\"><\/span>8)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Photoscape<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2633 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185624\/photoscape-gimp-alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"photoscape-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"500\" height=\"369\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185624\/photoscape-gimp-alternatives.jpg 500w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185624\/photoscape-gimp-alternatives-480x354.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185624\/photoscape-gimp-alternatives-100x74.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Photoscape is an easy-to-use\u00a0image editing\u00a0software\u00a0that lets you fix photos quickly without much of a\u00a0learning curve.<\/p>\n<p>A free downloadable software, Photoscape&#8217;s entire USP is &#8216;fun and easy to use&#8217;. This means that non-professionals can get to editing with minimal effort.<\/p>\n<p>However, what Photoscape provides in terms of user-friendliness, it gives up in some of the finer\u00a0photo editing\u00a0features.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Photoscape is the ideal\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternative\u00a0if you&#8217;re willing to give up on some advanced editing capabilities and a more feature-rich editing environment.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out Photoscape <a href=\"http:\/\/www.photoscape.org\/ps\/main\/index.php\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Polarr\"><\/span>9)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Polarr<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2637 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185539\/polarr-gimp-alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"polarr-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185539\/polarr-gimp-alternatives.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185539\/polarr-gimp-alternatives-480x300.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185539\/polarr-gimp-alternatives-100x63.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Polarr is an online\u00a0image editor\u00a0that&#8217;s optimized for usage on mobile devices but is also good on desktops.<\/p>\n<p>Built to have all the necessary tools in a very accessible place for mobile users, the software can be just as good on PC and Mac, and has a fairly clean layout.<\/p>\n<p>Although it has everything that a basic\u00a0photo editor\u00a0needs, it does lack some of the features that other\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternatives\u00a0offer, such as detailed\u00a0image editing, color grading,\u00a0cloning, etc. Plus, the filters are not as interesting as they should be for a modern editing platform.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, Polarr may lack a top-notch user experience, but it does serve as a viable\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternative\u00a0due to its simplicity.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out Polarr <a href=\"https:\/\/photoeditor.polarr.co\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_PaintNET\"><\/span>10)\u00a0 Paint.NET<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2631 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185645\/paint.net-gimp-alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"paint.net-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"767\" height=\"487\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185645\/paint.net-gimp-alternatives.jpg 767w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185645\/paint.net-gimp-alternatives-480x305.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185645\/paint.net-gimp-alternatives-100x63.jpg 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185645\/paint.net-gimp-alternatives-700x444.jpg 700w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Paint.NET\u00a0is a very basic\u00a0photo editing\u00a0software\u00a0for the most fundamental\u00a0image editing\u00a0tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Somewhat outdated in terms of features, it still serves as a decent\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternative\u00a0due to its no-frills approach to editing.<\/p>\n<p>The software somehow manages to offer some prime editing features, despite looking very last-gen. However, the limitations usually catch up to it when you look for more modern\u00a0presets\u00a0and\u00a0templates.<\/p>\n<p>Overall,\u00a0Paint.NET\u00a0is a good\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternative\u00a0that&#8217;s better if you prefer old-school editing software with all the basic editing properties that you could need.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out\u00a0Paint.NET\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.getpaint.net\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Sumopaint\"><\/span>11)\u00a0 Sumopaint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2638 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/veen\/assets\/images\/transparent.gif\" data-lazy=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185529\/sumopaint-gimp-alternatives.jpg\" alt=\"sumopaint-gimp-alternatives\" width=\"1000\" height=\"678\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185529\/sumopaint-gimp-alternatives.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185529\/sumopaint-gimp-alternatives-480x325.jpg 480w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185529\/sumopaint-gimp-alternatives-768x521.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185529\/sumopaint-gimp-alternatives-100x68.jpg 100w, https:\/\/wpimg.pixelied.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/25185529\/sumopaint-gimp-alternatives-664x450.jpg 664w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sumopaint\u00a0is an online\u00a0image editor\u00a0that&#8217;s Flash-based. It&#8217;s similar to\u00a0Photoshop\u00a0in that way.<\/p>\n<p>With a significant number of paint features,\u00a0Sumopaint\u00a0serves as a great\u00a0GIMP\u00a0alternative\u00a0for those looking to paint over images or create a mix of real-life and cartoon imagery.<\/p>\n<p>Although it serves better as a painting tool, it can also work for dedicated image editing, just like Photoshop. However, the primary use of Sumopaint is still painting rather than photo editing.<\/p>\n<p>Overall,\u00a0Paint.NET\u00a0is a good alternative if you&#8217;re looking to add paint-based elements to an image.<\/p>\n<p>You can check out Sumopaint <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sumopaint.com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choosing_the_Best_GIMP_Alternatives_for_Your_Business\"><\/span>Choosing the\u00a0Best\u00a0GIMP\u00a0Alternatives\u00a0for Your Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you&#8217;re a long-time GIMP user and would like to look for a similar option, then <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/indesign-alternative\/\">Adobe InDesign<\/a> is also a good option to have control over your design workflow.<\/p>\n<p>Pixelied is the best alternative on the list without a doubt. Its array of pro-quality features allow completely new users to easily utilize them.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re making a social media banner, blog post header, or any <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelied.com\/blog\/marketing-design\/\">marketing design<\/a>, Pixelied is the way to go for the highest quality image editing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GIMP\u00a0is one of the most powerful\u00a0image-editing\u00a0software\u00a0in the market. It\u2019s considered to be the ideal alternative to\u00a0Adobe\u00a0Photoshop. 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