Overall Winner
Snapseed
beats GIMP by 5 points
Snapseed 🏆 55/100
GIMP 50/100
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Snapseed
Free
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GIMP
Free
The verdict
Snapseed scores 55/100 against GIMP's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Snapseed
GIMP
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Snapseed
"Free professional-grade mobile photo editor with intuitive touch controls"
Pros
Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases Professional tools including selective adjustments and RAW editing Highly intuitive gesture-based mobile interface
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 | Snapseed | GIMP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Snapseed |
Our pick