Adobe Photoshop vs. GIMP

Comparison of Adobe Photoshop and GIMP
Real cost
	Adobe Photoshop The industry standard for photo editing, with the deepest toolset. It is a subscription and takes time to learn. Swap this Tool Use Malwarebytes instead Use Obsidian instead Use Notion instead	GIMP A free, open-source editor that covers most photo work. Its interface is less polished than paid tools. Swap this Tool Use Malwarebytes instead Use Obsidian instead Use Notion instead
Price	25 € per month	0 €
Payment	Subscription	Free
Trial	7-day trial	No trial
Free Tier	No free tier	No free tier
Open Source	No	Yes
Features and limits
Main Features	Layers and masks Retouching and healing tools Generative fill Camera Raw Large plugin ecosystem	Layers and masks Retouching tools Many file formats Scripting and plugins Customisable interface
Limits	Subscription only Steep learning curve	Interface takes getting used to Limited CMYK support
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	27 Sep 2026	24 Sep 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: Adobe Photoshop (opens in a new tab) Subscription. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.	Go to vendor’s site: GIMP (opens in a new tab) Free, open source.

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