Overall Winner
Darktable
beats GIMP by 1 points
GIMP 50/100
Darktable 🏆 51/100
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GIMP
Free
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Darktable
Free
The verdict
Darktable scores 51/100 against GIMP's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
GIMP
Darktable
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆
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
Darktable
"Best free RAW photo editor with professional color science"
Pros
Industry-leading RAW processing with non-destructive workflow Professional color management with filmic RGB and OpenCL acceleration Free Lightroom replacement with no subscription
Pricing & value
| Metric | GIMP | Darktable | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | GIMP |
Our pick