--- 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 3496 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** | 3496 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 (13367 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2457 reviews) 3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8653 reviews) 4. [Fotor](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/181589/fotor) — 4.5/5 (1094 reviews) 5. [Zarla](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1043465/zarla) — 4.8/5 (192 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. ----- ### "Good Software" — 5.0/5 > **Caroline** | *27 March 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that I can edit any photos, especially removing the background from photos which is why I mainly use it. > > **Cons**: It doesn't have as many features as Adobe Photoshop so is lacking. > > It's good. I mainly get done what I need to get done. ----- ### "Great software to use" — 4.0/5 > **Aneesa** | *4 July 2026* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about GIMP is that it really helped me gain experience in manipulating images and playing around with the software > > **Cons**: What I least liked about GIMP is that it takes a while for the software to load and it can make my laptop sound like it's about to take off when I use it > > Overall, it's great software to use, especially if you're learning to manipulate images and it's easy to use and straightforward ----- ### "Free software for design of book covers and web graphics" — 4.0/5 > **Katherine** | *10 January 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's free. Neither upfront or monthly fees. I am not aware of an alternative that is free. It allows me to do book covers and graphics for my website. Updates to the software are also free. > > **Cons**: There's quite steep learning curve. Things have moved on since I started and there are now free youtube video classes available when you look up how to do something. Many of those connect with people who offer basic affordable training for less than £20 and I would recommend that. > > It does what I need it to do. If I took a training I could probably do more things but it allows me to design usable images ----- 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