Compare GIMP and RelayThat on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Graphic Design tools, Free / Open Source vs Subscription, billed per user per…
At a Glance
GIMP
RelayThat
Primary category
Graphic Design
Graphic Design
Rating
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Pricing model
Free / Open Source
Subscription, billed per user per month
Starting price
Free
$15/month
Free plan
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Free trial
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Platforms
Mac, Windows
Web
Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
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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
RelayThat
Pro — $15 per user, per month
Pro+ Plus — $25 per month (includes 2 users)
Enterprise — Custom Contact for pricing
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
RelayThat
Pros
Generates dozens of on-brand, correctly sized graphics from a single set of brand inputs
Large built-in stock image library included in paid plans
No design skill required to produce consistent multi-channel creative
Affordable entry price for solo marketers and very small teams
Cons
Rigid SmartLayout templates limit creative control and custom element placement
No undo history, according to multiple independent reviews
Entry-level plans cap out at just one or two users before requiring a custom Enterprise quote
Narrower feature set than general-purpose design tools like Canva or Adobe Express
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.
RelayThat
Multi-channel ad production — Marketing managers use RelayThat to produce dozens of correctly sized display and social ad variations from one brand kit.
Agency client asset production — Agencies manage multiple brand workspaces to quickly generate on-brand creative for different clients.
Consistent social media graphics — Solo creators and small businesses generate consistent, on-brand social posts without hiring a designer.