Overall Winner
Photopea
beats GIMP by 21 points
GIMP 50/100
Photopea 🏆 71/100
G
GIMP
Free
VS
Photopea
Free
The verdict
Photopea scores 71/100 against GIMP's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
GIMP
Photopea
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
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
Photopea
"The most powerful free Photoshop alternative that runs in your browser"
Pros
Completely free with all Photoshop-level features unlocked Supports 50+ file formats including PSD, AI, RAW, and SVG No installation needed — runs entirely in the browser
Pricing & value
| Metric | GIMP | Photopea | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | GIMP |
Our pick