Overall Winner
Picsart
beats GIMP by 23 points
Picsart 🏆 73/100
GIMP 50/100
Picsart
From $5/mo
VS
G
GIMP
Free
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
Picsart
GIMP
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
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
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 | Picsart | GIMP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $5/mo | Free | GIMP |
Our pick