--- 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 3498 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** | 3498 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 (13417 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2467 reviews) 3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8657 reviews) 4. [Fotor](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/181589/fotor) — 4.5/5 (1096 reviews) 5. [Zarla](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1043465/zarla) — 4.8/5 (192 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. ----- ### "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. ----- ### "Blender: Professional Image Editing Software for Businesses and Creative Teams" — 5.0/5 > **Bruno** | *1 August 2026* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I had the opportunity to use GIMP as a Marketing Executive Intern for Hackett \& Hackett International Group Limited. I had many reasons to like the software, but the most notable one was that it is free, open source and runs on various platforms. Firstly, speaking of strengths, I should mention that GIMP has an impressive set of Image Editing Tools (cropping, resizing, colour correction, image restoration), as well as non-destructive editing options (layers, masks, blend modes, opacity). > > **Cons**: However, I also have some cons to discuss. For one, GIMP has a rather complicated interface, which is especially challenging for novices. Secondly, it is somewhat outdated and does not support many modern technologies. Additionally, its compatibility with various operating systems is limited. Moreover, one essential downside of GIMP is that it recognises only RGB image mode while ignoring CMYK and other modes. There are also limited professional design tools, such as smart objects, AI-powered photo editing and cloud collaboration. > > Overall, I must say that my general impression of GIMP software is positive. I can confidently say that it helped our group achieve professional-level marketing results and improve product photography. Thus, I would recommend the program to graphic designers and photographers with extensive experience. ----- ### "Best Replacement for Photoshop" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *23 April 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Gimp is the most reliable replacement for Adobe photoshop\! There's nothing that comes close. And it works on linux ;) > > **Cons**: The UI is quite clunky compared to photoshop, although I appreciate that they attempt to emulate most of the original features. > > Overall, it can be challenging at times to work with (since I have the muscle memory of Adobe Photoshop), but the best replacement out there. ----- ### "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 ----- 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