--- description: Discover the benefits and disadvantages of GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program). Learn the software price, see the description, and read the most helpful reviews for UK business users. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra UK 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) > [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](/software/168960/gimp) # GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/168960/gimp Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/168960/gimp?page=2) > Graphics manipulation platform that enables designers to develop images, icons and more by using various design elements and tools. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 3493 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)? On-premise graphics manipulation platform that enables graphic designers, photographers and others to create design elements, icons, scripted images and more using various programming languages. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 3493 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: GIMP ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: GIMP is an open-source software. It is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - CAD Tools - Image Editing - Pattern, Color & Art Storage ## Integrations (2 total) - Adobe Photoshop - Inkscape ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Canva](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/168956/canva) — 4.7/5 (13265 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2435 reviews) 3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8644 reviews) 4. [Fotor](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/181589/fotor) — 4.5/5 (1092 reviews) 5. [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/124823/coreldraw) — 4.5/5 (1520 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Brilliant free tool for early designers" — 4.0/5 > **Hayden** | *19 March 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: GIMP was a great software to use in my early days of designing. It's broad range of tools and ease of use made it possible to create assets quickly and simply, as well as exporting them. > > **Cons**: my main concern was the quality of this images when they were exported. When images were angled, they'd come out a little blurry and not as high resolution as i hoped. This made it challenging when the assets in question were texted base or included small details that i would have liked to be noticable. > > I had a great experience with GIMP, as a free tool it made any design idea i had possible, and was easy to be able to use, allowing me to keep creating assets whilst in a fast paced environment. ----- ### "A fantastic bit of design software - highly recommend" — 5.0/5 > **Joe** | *10 March 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Its free to download and works a treat. Has lots of different options for design, and can be used for complexed tasks . > > **Cons**: There really is nothing to complain about to be honest - if im being picky I would say the interface needs a nice refresh but thats it\!. > > Very good - any new marketer we hire I always tell them to download and use GIMP first. Its a fantastic bit of design software. ----- ### "I really love it" — 4.0/5 > **Rebecca** | *21 January 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really like the range of tools, including things like layer masks and bezier curves. It lets me achieve professional results for my design projects. The interface is customizable, which is helpful. > > **Cons**: It took me a little time to get used to the interface. It's not as intuitive as some other programs, but there are tutorials available. > > I was pleasantly surprised by GIMP. It's a powerful tool with a lot of advanced features, and I love that it's free. ----- ### "Free for all, fantastic for everyone" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *19 June 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Being "open source" software is most definitely the biggest pro. From older Ubuntu Linux, where Adobe products could be used, Gimp was the only one to tread those waters and deliver the same, if not better, level of performance. > > **Cons**: I would say, not exactly as a negative thing, that the UI isn't necessarily intuitive and could use a revamp, especially to help less experienced users > > A great tool, a great initiative, and even better performance. On top of everything it does (for free), GIMP is also quite light weight, not overloading your machine and consuming loads of RAM. ----- ### "GGreat for getting started" — 5.0/5 > **Adam** | *19 June 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is free so can be a great starting point for new designers without needed to subscribe adobe > > **Cons**: some of the features are limited when compared to adobe but still a great piece of free software > > I loved using GIMP as starting point in the early days of my career ----- Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/168960/gimp?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/168960/gimp) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data