--- description: Learn more about GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Australia. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Cost & Reviews - Capterra Australia 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.com.au/software/168960/gimp Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/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.com.au/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Canva](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/168956/canva) — 4.7/5 (13247 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2434 reviews) 3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8642 reviews) 4. [Fotor](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/181589/fotor) — 4.5/5 (1092 reviews) 5. [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/124823/coreldraw) — 4.5/5 (1520 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Free toolbox for image tweaks" — 3.0/5 > **Tabarak** | *6 May 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I reached for GIMP whenever I needs a quick fix or a poster idea. Cropping, colour tweaks, and a sprinkle of filters run along nicely, and stacking layers costs me nothing but a click. > > **Cons**: Big files are another story. Throw a hefty blur or glow at them and the progress bar begins to crawl, while tool panels crowd the screen like chatty neighbours. ----- ### "Experience magic 24/7 by choosing GIMP." — 5.0/5 > **Amed** | *19 August 2024* | Leisure, Travel & Tourism | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: With GIMP you can add and customize text within your designs and you can easily remove flaws and enhance details. GIMP has a wide range of tools and incredible features. It is easy to use even for the new employees. > > **Cons**: It lacks some advanced illustrator tools, but all in all it's an amazing software. > > GIMP is very much affordable and reliable. For the years of working with it,it has done it's job perfectly. Kudos GIMP. ----- ### "Cheap and effective image editing software - basic but gets the job done" — 3.0/5 > **Quincy** | *27 May 2024* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 4.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about GIMP is its incredible flexibility and power as a free, open-source software. The ability to customize the interface to suit my workflow is invaluable, allowing me to arrange tools and panels exactly how I like them. GIMP’s extensive feature set means I can handle everything from simple photo retouching to complex image compositions without needing to invest in expensive software. > > **Cons**: What I like least about GIMP is its steep learning curve. The sheer number of features and options can be overwhelming for new users, making it challenging to navigate and utilize the software effectively without spending significant time learning its intricacies. Additionally, the interface, while customizable, can sometimes feel cluttered and less intuitive compared to more polished, commercial alternatives. This can lead to frustration, especially when trying to perform complex tasks efficiently. > > My overall experience with GIMP has been positive, appreciating its powerful, flexible tools and extensive customization options. However, the steep learning curve and occasionally cluttered interface can be challenging. Despite these hurdles, GIMP's capabilities as a free, open-source software make it a valuable asset for image editing and design. ----- ### "If you're looking for a photoshop alternative, GIMP still takes the cake" — 4.0/5 > **Andrew** | *16 February 2019* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: GIMP is a great, free Adobe Photoshop alternative. The toolset is the closest to on par with Photoshop when it comes to alternatives. On top of this, there are a far more custom filters and effect generators built into GIMP, which can be great when trying to generate interesting textures for graphic art and game particle effect textures. > > **Cons**: GIMP can be a bit clunky and cumbersome at times, and takes some getting used to. > > We only have one Adobe license in the office, so GIMP is used on the other machines for mainly game dev related graphic art and image editing. We've used it for years, and it works well in place of Photoshop. ----- ### "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. ----- Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/168960/gimp?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/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