Overall Winner
GIMP
beats PicMonkey by 28 points
PicMonkey 22/100
GIMP 🏆 50/100
PicMonkey
From $7.99/mo
VS
G
GIMP
Free
The verdict
GIMP scores 50/100 against PicMonkey's 22/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PicMonkey
GIMP
Price & Value
★☆☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★☆☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
PicMonkey
"Easy-to-use photo editor weighed down by aggressive subscription billing"
Pros
Easy to use interface with intuitive design tools Good template selection for social media graphics Touch-up tools work well for portraits
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | PicMonkey | GIMP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | GIMP |
| Starting price | From $7.99/mo | Free | GIMP |
Our pick