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OpenRGB vs GIMP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OpenRGB

7.0
Utilities

Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Metric OpenRGB GIMP
Category Utilities Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 44 4.1K
90-day Installs 190 10.9K
365-day Installs 672 43.5K
Version 1.0rc2,0fca93e 3.2.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 25 6.0K
GitHub Forks 7 852
Open Issues 8 -
License GPL-2.0 NOASSERTION
Language Rust C
Last GitHub Commit 3y ago 1mo ago
First Seen Jan 3, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

OpenRGB

OpenRGB is an open-source tool for controlling RGB lighting without manufacturer software, offering cross-platform support and customization for users with RGB hardware.

Controls RGB lighting devices using an open-source client library.

Pros

  • + Open-source and manufacturer-independent
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Free to use

Cons

  • - No auto-updates
  • - Some compilation/runtime issues

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