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Horos vs GIMP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Horos

6.0
Science

Medical image viewer

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Metric Horos GIMP
Category Science Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 241 4.1K
90-day Installs 619 10.9K
365-day Installs 1.7K 43.5K
Version 4.0.1 3.2.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 586 6.0K
GitHub Forks 158 852
Open Issues 524 -
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language C++ C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jul 16, 2015 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

Horos

Horos is a free, open-source medical image viewer designed for macOS, offering support for DICOM and JPEG 2000 formats. It benefits medical professionals by providing a robust tool for viewing and analyzing medical images, integrated with other medical imaging libraries.

Horos allows users to view and analyze medical images, including DICOM and JPEG 2000 formats.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under LGPL-3.0 license
  • + Supports DICOM and fast JPEG 2000 image viewing
  • + Integration with other medical imaging tools and libraries

Cons

  • - Name may cause confusion with astrology-related apps
  • - High number of open issues on GitHub

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