Overall Winner
GIMP
beats PicMonkey by 28 points
GIMP 🏆 50/100
PicMonkey 22/100
G
GIMP
Free
VS
PicMonkey
From $7.99/mo
The verdict
GIMP scores 50/100 against PicMonkey's 22/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
GIMP
PicMonkey
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Features
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★☆☆☆ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
PicMonkey
"Easy-to-use photo editor weighed down by aggressive subscription billing"
Pros
Easy to use interface with intuitive design tools Good template selection for social media graphics Touch-up tools work well for portraits
Pricing & value
| Metric | GIMP | PicMonkey | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | GIMP |
| Starting price | Free | From $7.99/mo | GIMP |
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