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GIMP vs Luminance HDR

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Luminance HDR

7.0
Media & Design

Provides a workflow for HDR imaging

Metric GIMP Luminance HDR
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 7.0
30-day Installs 4.1K 15
90-day Installs 10.9K 45
365-day Installs 43.5K 245
Version 3.2.4 2.6.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.0K 656
GitHub Forks 852 102
Open Issues - 97
License NOASSERTION GPL-2.0
Language C C++
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 10mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jun 29, 2014

Reviews

GIMP

GIMP is a powerful, free, and open-source image editor offering a wide range of features for photo manipulation and digital art creation. It is ideal for photographers, designers, and anyone needing professional-grade editing tools without the cost.

GIMP allows users to create, edit, and manipulate images with advanced tools and features.

Pros

  • + Extensive feature set for image editing and manipulation
  • + Free and open-source with active community contributions
  • + Available across multiple platforms

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may require manual checking for new versions
  • - Steep learning curve for new users

Luminance HDR

Luminance HDR offers a comprehensive workflow for HDR imaging, making it ideal for photographers and HDR enthusiasts seeking advanced image manipulation tools.

Provides tools for HDR image creation and manipulation, offering a complete workflow for photographers.

Pros

  • + Comprehensive HDR workflow with advanced tools
  • + Open-source under GPL-2.0, supporting community contributions
  • + Cross-platform support, including macOS via Homebrew

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature for the application
  • - Limited community discussion on macOS platforms