Overall Winner
Adobe Express
beats GIMP by 1 points
GIMP 50/100
Adobe Express 🏆 51/100
G
GIMP
Free
VS
Adobe Express
Free
The verdict
Adobe Express scores 51/100 against GIMP's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
GIMP
Adobe Express
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
GIMP
"Free open-source photo editor rivaling Photoshop for budget-conscious users"
Pros
Free Photoshop replacement with no subscription Full layer-based editing with masks and filters Scriptable via Python and Scheme for automation
Adobe Express
"Adobe's streamlined photo editor for quick social media edits"
Pros
Adobe Sensei AI delivers professional-grade photo editing Free tier available for basic photo editing
Pricing & value
| Metric | GIMP | Adobe Express | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | GIMP |
Our pick