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At a Glance
GIMP
GIMP
Star Rating
(1,446)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (67.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Star Rating
(766)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Photoshop Elements
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that GIMP offers a robust set of features for free, making it an excellent choice for small businesses on a budget, while Photoshop Elements, although more expensive, provides a more user-friendly interface that many find easier to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that GIMP's AI Text-to-Image feature scores lower than Photoshop Elements, indicating that users find Photoshop's generative AI capabilities more advanced and effective for creating images from text prompts.
  • G2 users highlight that GIMP's ease of setup is slightly lower than Photoshop Elements, with some users noting that the installation process can be more complex due to its open-source nature, whereas Photoshop Elements is praised for its straightforward installation.
  • Users on G2 report that while both products have similar star ratings, Photoshop Elements excels in customer support, with reviewers mentioning quicker response times and more helpful resources compared to GIMP's support options.
  • Reviewers say that GIMP's flexibility and customization options are a significant advantage for advanced users, but they also note that this can lead to a steeper learning curve compared to the more guided experience offered by Photoshop Elements.
  • Users report that GIMP's community-driven updates can sometimes lag behind the more consistent product direction seen in Photoshop Elements, which is regularly updated with new features and improvements based on user feedback.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GIMP
No pricing available
Photoshop Elements
No pricing available
Free Trial
GIMP
No trial information available
Photoshop Elements
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
1,270
8.5
621
Ease of Use
7.5
1,273
8.5
622
Ease of Setup
8.7
135
8.8
69
Ease of Admin
8.4
124
8.8
54
Quality of Support
7.5
888
8.4
478
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
105
8.3
49
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
1,245
7.8
602
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GIMP
GIMP
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
GIMP and Photoshop Elements are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
GIMP
GIMP is categorized as Drawing
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GIMP
GIMP
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
67.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.0%
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
70.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.6%
Reviewers' Industry
GIMP
GIMP
Design
9.3%
Computer Software
7.9%
Information Technology and Services
5.7%
Graphic Design
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Other
66.4%
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Photography
9.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Design
6.9%
Graphic Design
6.6%
Higher Education
4.8%
Other
65.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
GIMP
GIMP
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Luis F.
LF
Luis F.
Verified User in Management Consulting

It's free. That, for starters, is a valuable point in its favor. When you aren't doing this all the time, it doesn't make sense to invest in a solution like Photoshop. The software works very well on my MS Surface 4. At times it can get slow but I think...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Evan C.
EC
Evan C.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

There is almost no automation, so some tasks that you can perform in Photoshop or a similar software takes longer. The software definitely works as it should and has plenty of useful tools for generating and editing images and graphics for my limited use.

Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AE
Alberto E.
Verified User in Graphic Design

I like everything about this program, it is necessary that it be used before the user starts working with Photoshop, Photoshop Elements is the start to the editing, it is a simple and simple program but with the necessary tools that besides teaching you and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
GM
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

I had already had exposure to the full version of Photoshop from my school computers. I began to realize just how much the elements version lacked. It is an OK tool for editing photos, but not a great tool for creating digital sketches. I think elements...

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Discussions
GIMP
GIMP Discussions
What is the best way to use this software?
3 comments
SR
gimp.org has many tutorials to help you get started.Read more
should gimp release mobile app
3 comments
JG
It probably will but step by step. Remmember that is an open-source software! I guess it will exist one day, but not whit all the features you have in the...Read more
Is it to hard to make a smart object function in gimp?
1 comment
erin a.
EA
I do not believe that function is in gimp.Read more
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements Discussions
When do you know it’s time to upgrade besides needing a few more elements?
2 comments
CARLOS MIGUEL O.
CO
when a tool can have more creative usesRead more
What is Photoshop Elements used for?
2 comments
MT
The phrase "transforming photos" is not a complete sentence, but it suggests the process of altering or changing photographs.Read more
What is the best way to set up
1 comment
Annia E.
AE
You can either purchase the program from a store or purchase it online and download it directly from the website. Many laptops today no longer have a cd...Read more