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QCAD vs GIMP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

QCAD

8.0
Media & Design

Free, open source application for computer aided drafting in 2D

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Metric QCAD GIMP
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 304 4.1K
90-day Installs 708 10.9K
365-day Installs 1.4K 43.5K
Version 3.32.8,12.7-26-qt6 3.2.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.8K 6.0K
GitHub Forks 468 852
Open Issues - -
License NOASSERTION NOASSERTION
Language C++ C
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

QCAD

QCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD application that supports DXF and DWG formats, making it ideal for engineers, architects, and designers. It offers a comprehensive set of drafting tools and is available across multiple platforms.

QCAD is a 2D computer-aided drafting (CAD) application for creating and editing engineering drawings.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Supports DXF and DWG formats

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Unclear licensing terms

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