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OSMC vs GIMP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

OSMC

7.0
Media & Design

Free and open source media center

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Metric OSMC GIMP
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 7.0 8.0
30-day Installs 5 4.1K
90-day Installs 10 10.9K
365-day Installs 54 43.5K
Version latest 3.2.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.7K 6.0K
GitHub Forks 391 852
Open Issues 60 -
License GPL-2.0 NOASSERTION
Language C C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 7, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

OSMC

OSMC is a free and open-source media center designed for streaming and media playback. It supports devices like Raspberry Pi and offers a range of plugins for various streaming services. Ideal for users who prefer open-source solutions for their home theater systems.

OSMC provides a media center environment for streaming and playing various media content.

Pros

  • + Open-source and free to use
  • + Broad compatibility with Raspberry Pi devices
  • + Extensive library of plugins for streaming services

Cons

  • - Manual updates required
  • - Past issues with certain functionalities that have since been resolved

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