Overall Winner
GIMP
beats Pixlr by 3 points
GIMP 🏆 50/100
Pixlr 47/100
G
GIMP
Free
VS
Pixlr
From $7.99/mo
The verdict
GIMP scores 50/100 against Pixlr's 47/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
GIMP
Pixlr
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆
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
Pixlr
"Solid Photoshop-like editor undermined by aggressive paywall restrictions"
Pros
Familiar Photoshop-like interface with layer support Good AI tools including generative fill and noise reduction Decent free tier for casual editing
Pricing & value
| Metric | GIMP | Pixlr | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | GIMP |
| Starting price | Free | From $7.99/mo | GIMP |
Our pick