Overall Winner
GIMP
beats Fotor by 23 points
GIMP 🏆 50/100
Fotor 27/100
G
GIMP
Free
VS
Fotor
Free
The verdict
GIMP scores 50/100 against Fotor's 27/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
GIMP
Fotor
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
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
Fotor
"AI-powered photo editor with strong object removal and a generous free tier"
Pros
Best-in-class AI object removal on par with Photoshop per Zapier Clean interface with minimal learning curve Good free tier for basic photo editing
Pricing & value
| Metric | GIMP | Fotor | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | GIMP |
Our pick