GIMP: Free Open-Source Photoshop Alternative
Long-standing free image editor (GPL).
TL;DR. GIMP is Long-standing free image editor (GPL). License: GPL-3.0-or-later (verified). Platforms: Not yet verified from seed data. Price: free. Runs locally: yes. It is an alternative to Photoshop.
| Name | GIMP |
|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Pricing | free |
| Platforms | Not yet verified from seed data |
| Runs locally | Yes |
| Stats | 6,507 stars (as of 2026-10-13) |
| First seen | 2012-06-03 |
| Repository | https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp |
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is included so the Photoshop hub and the PhotoCraft comparison have a sourced, long-standing counterpart. It is not a “new term.”
What we verified
- Listing: long-standing free image editor.
- License in seed data: GPL-3.0-or-later.
- Canonical code host in seed: https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gimp
- GitHub GNOME/gimp is a read-only mirror; star count 6,507 as of the seed extract; created 2012-06-03 on that listing.
What we did not invent
We do not quote GIMP version numbers, plugin counts, or performance claims. For a newer experimental editor, see PhotoCraft. Both appear on Photoshop alternatives and in PhotoCraft vs GIMP.
Comparisons
FAQ
Is GIMP free?
The seed listing records GPL-3.0-or-later. GIMP is a long-standing free image editor. Read the project’s LICENSE. This is not legal advice.
Why do you cite GitHub stars for GIMP?
GitHub hosts a read-only GNOME/gimp mirror. The 6,507 star count in our seed is that mirror, dated with the 2026-10-13 extract, not a claim about GitLab popularity.
Should I pick GIMP or PhotoCraft?
See PhotoCraft vs GIMP. GIMP is the mature option in this pair; PhotoCraft is early alpha.
Sources & verification
License notes are not legal advice. Read the original LICENSE. Trademark & disclaimer.