Overall Winner
Darktable
beats GIMP by 10 points
GIMP 48/100
Darktable 🏆 58/100
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GIMP
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Darktable
Free
The verdict
Darktable scores 58/100 against GIMP's 48/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
GIMP
Darktable
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
GIMP
"Best free image editor that doubles as a format converter for users who also need editing"
Pros
Free Photoshop replacement with no subscription Exports to 40+ image formats Full layer-based editing with masks and filters
Darktable
"Best free RAW-to-JPG converter with professional color science for serious photographers"
Pros
Industry-leading RAW processing with non-destructive workflow Exports to JPG, PNG, TIFF, WebP with full color management Free Lightroom replacement with no subscription
Pricing & value
| Metric | GIMP | Darktable | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | GIMP |
Our pick