Compare GIMP and markup on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Graphic Design tools, Free / Open Source vs Paid — Pro plan is $79/mo with…
At a Glance
GIMP
markup
Primary category
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
Free / Open Source
Paid — Pro plan is $79/mo with unlimited users (14-day free trial), and a custom-priced Enterprise plan; no permanently free tier is offered.
Starting price
Free
$79/mo
Free plan
Not documented
Not documented
Free trial
Not documented
Yes
Platforms
Mac, Windows
Browser Extension
Team collaboration
Not documented
Yes
AI features
Not documented
Not documented
Public API
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
GIMP
GIMP (all platforms) — Free N/A
markup
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
GIMP
Pros
Completely free with no subscriptions, licensing fees, or feature paywalls
Professional-grade feature set comparable to commercial editors like Photoshop
Fully open source, auditable, and cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Highly extensible through scripting (Python, Script-Fu) and a large plug-in ecosystem
Nearly 30 years of continuous development and an active, stable community
Cons
Steeper learning curve and less polished UX than modern commercial competitors
Non-destructive editing arrived only with version 3.0 in 2025, decades after commercial rivals offered it
No official technical support beyond community forums and documentation
Some professional workflows (advanced CMYK printing, certain PSD features) are less mature than Photoshop's
Interface conventions can feel unfamiliar to users coming directly from Adobe products
markup
Pros
Lets reviewers comment directly on live websites, images, PDFs, and video rather than relying on screenshots or email threads.
Guest reviewers can leave feedback via a share link with no account required, which is useful for external client review cycles.
Chrome extension captures and annotates a page in one step without leaving the browser.
Pro plan includes unlimited users and unlimited comments for a single flat monthly price rather than per-seat billing.
Cons
No permanently free plan — only a 14-day free trial before the paid Pro tier is required.
Pricing is effectively an all-or-nothing jump from a single Pro plan ($79/mo) to a custom-quoted Enterprise plan, with no mid-tier option.
Pro plan is capped at a single workspace, which may be limiting for agencies running many concurrent client accounts.
Use Cases
GIMP
Photo retouching and editing — Correcting color, removing blemishes, and compositing photographs without a paid subscription.
Digital art and illustration — Creating digital paintings and graphics using GIMP's brush, layer, and selection tools.
Batch image processing and automation — Using Script-Fu or Python scripting to automate repetitive editing tasks across many files.