Overall Winner
Canva
beats GIMP by 2 points
Canva 🏆 52/100
GIMP 50/100
Canva
From $14.99/mo
VS
G
GIMP
Free
The verdict
Canva scores 52/100 against GIMP's 50/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Canva
GIMP
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Canva
"Best all-in-one design platform with solid photo editing for beginners"
Pros
Incredibly easy to use for quick photo edits Massive template library with 3.6M+ designs AI-powered editing tools work well for beginners
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 | Canva | GIMP | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | GIMP |
| Starting price | From $14.99/mo | Free | GIMP |
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