Overall Winner
Capture One
beats GIMP by 9 points
Capture One 🏆 59/100
GIMP 50/100
C
Capture One
From $18/mo
VS
G
GIMP
Free
The verdict
Capture One scores 59/100 against GIMP's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Capture One
GIMP
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Capture One
"Professional RAW editor with superior color science for studio workflows"
Pros
Industry-leading color science and rendering Best-in-class tethered shooting for studio workflows Advanced layer-based local adjustments
GIMP
"Free open-source photo editor rivaling Photoshop for budget-conscious users"
Pros
Free Photoshop replacement with no subscription Full layer-based editing with masks and filters Scriptable via Python and Scheme for automation
Pricing & value
| Metric | Capture One | GIMP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | GIMP |
| Starting price | From $18/mo | Free | GIMP |
Our pick