Affinity Photo vs. GIMP

Comparison of Affinity Photo and GIMP
Real cost
	Affinity Photo A capable alternative to Photoshop without a subscription. The plugin ecosystem is smaller. Swap this Tool Use DaVinci Resolve instead Use Google Chrome instead	GIMP A free, open-source editor that covers most photo work. Its interface is less polished than paid tools. Swap this Tool Use DaVinci Resolve instead Use Google Chrome instead
Price	0 €	0 €
Payment	Free	Free
Trial	No trial	No trial
Free Tier	Free to use; optional AI features need a paid Canva plan	No free tier
Open Source	No	Yes
Features and limits
Main Features	Layers and masks RAW development Non-destructive filters Panorama stitching Photoshop file support	Layers and masks Retouching tools Many file formats Scripting and plugins Customisable interface
Limits	Smaller plugin ecosystem	Interface takes getting used to Limited CMYK support
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	18 Oct 2026	24 Sep 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: Affinity Photo (opens in a new tab) Free to use; AI features are paid.	Go to vendor’s site: GIMP (opens in a new tab) Free, open source.

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