--- description: Learn more about GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Graphic Design Software](/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) > [GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)](/software/168960/gimp) # GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168960/gimp Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168960/gimp?page=2) > Graphics manipulation platform that enables designers to develop images, icons and more by using various design elements and tools. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 3493 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)? On-premise graphics manipulation platform that enables graphic designers, photographers and others to create design elements, icons, scripted images and more using various programming languages. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 3493 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: GIMP ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: GIMP is an open-source software. It is available for free. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - CAD Tools - Image Editing - Pattern, Color & Art Storage ## Integrations (2 total) - Adobe Photoshop - Inkscape ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Graphic Design Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31010/graphic-design/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Canva](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168956/canva) — 4.7/5 (13245 reviews) 2. [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1012156/adobe-photoshop) — 4.8/5 (2434 reviews) 3. [Adobe Illustrator](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1010286/adobe-illustrator) — 4.8/5 (8642 reviews) 4. [Fotor](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/181589/fotor) — 4.5/5 (1092 reviews) 5. [CorelDRAW](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/124823/coreldraw) — 4.5/5 (1520 reviews) ## Reviews ### "GIMP - A great Graphic Design Tool" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *18 September 2024* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is not expensive. The fact that it is open-source is just another fantastic feature. The money you would have to pay for a subscription is saved. There are many intriguing tools available for image manipulation. Its UI is incredibly interesting to customise. The reason I'm such a big admirer of it is because it updates often and constantly has the newest features, which practically satisfy the needs of any user. > > **Cons**: The learning curve's steepness for novices is the only disadvantage. Certain plugins are incompatible with the most recent version. > > I use GIMP instead of Photoshop for my everyday Graphic Design work It is a good substitute for Photoshop, mimicking nearly all of its features, but the UI appearance is noticeably poorer. Still, for free and open-source software, this is a respectable fix. Everyday microtasks like resizing, blurring, cropping, managing layers, rotating, scaling, and background erasing can be accomplished with GIMP. - Simple installation - Free and open-source software Comprised nearly all of the necessary Photoshop tools ----- ### "GIMP- A Powerful Graphic Design Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Micalen** | *05 June 2024* | Computer Games | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: GIMP is really great for image editing and creating bit maps and texture maps from already created images. The tools offered by GIMP are very useful when designing vector graphics. > > **Cons**: While GIMP is great, it does lack more premium features offered by other graphic design tools. > > Overall GIMP is a great and cost effective choice to create vector graphics. ----- ### "Brilliant free tool for early designers" — 4.0/5 > **Hayden** | *19 March 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: GIMP was a great software to use in my early days of designing. It's broad range of tools and ease of use made it possible to create assets quickly and simply, as well as exporting them. > > **Cons**: my main concern was the quality of this images when they were exported. When images were angled, they'd come out a little blurry and not as high resolution as i hoped. This made it challenging when the assets in question were texted base or included small details that i would have liked to be noticable. > > I had a great experience with GIMP, as a free tool it made any design idea i had possible, and was easy to be able to use, allowing me to keep creating assets whilst in a fast paced environment. ----- ### "Powerful Free Alternative to Adobe Photoshop with a Learning Curve" — 5.0/5 > **Kiragu** | *14 November 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: GIMP is entirely free, with no subscription fees, which makes it accessible to everyone. > > **Cons**: The layout and navigation could be improved to feel more user-friendly. For advanced photo editing, GIMP lacks some high-end tools that Photoshop offers. > > GIMP has been a reliable tool for my graphic design and photo editing needs. It’s powerful enough for many professional tasks, even though there are some limitations. The learning curve was initially challenging, but once I got comfortable with it, I found it versatile and effective for most tasks. The community and online resources are also very helpful for learning and troubleshooting. ----- ### "Free toolbox for image tweaks" — 3.0/5 > **Tabarak** | *06 May 2025* | Design | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I reached for GIMP whenever I needs a quick fix or a poster idea. Cropping, colour tweaks, and a sprinkle of filters run along nicely, and stacking layers costs me nothing but a click. > > **Cons**: Big files are another story. Throw a hefty blur or glow at them and the progress bar begins to crawl, while tool panels crowd the screen like chatty neighbours. ----- Page: 1 / 141\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168960/gimp?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/168960/gimp) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data