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GIMP vs Pinta

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Pinta

8.0
Media & Design

Simple Gtk# Paint Program

Metric GIMP Pinta
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 4.1K 214
90-day Installs 10.9K 600
365-day Installs 43.5K 2.4K
Version 3.2.4 3.1.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 6.0K 3.4K
GitHub Forks 852 343
Open Issues - 190
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language C C#
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Nov 14, 2013

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

Pinta

Pinta is a simple, free, and open-source painting and image editing application designed for casual artists and hobbyists. It offers a lightweight alternative to more complex tools, making it ideal for quick edits and creative projects.

Pinta is a lightweight, open-source drawing and image editing application.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Lightweight and user-friendly
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited advanced features compared to professional tools