Overall Winner
Picsart
beats GIMP by 23 points
GIMP 50/100
Picsart 🏆 73/100
G
GIMP
Free
VS
Picsart
From $5/mo
The verdict
Picsart scores 73/100 against GIMP's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
GIMP
Picsart
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
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
Picsart
"Mass-market photo editor with broad appeal and affordable pricing"
Pros
200M+ users make it the most widely adopted mobile photo editor Free tier with broad filter and effect library covers most casual editing needs Plus tier at $5/month is among the most affordable paid photo editors
Pricing & value
| Metric | GIMP | Picsart | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $5/mo | GIMP |
Our pick