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GIMP
GIMP: Advanced open-source image editor.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-04
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/GNOME/gimp or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Adobe Photoshop.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $22.99/mo ($276/yr) in subscriptions
GIMP FAQ
Common questions
Is GIMP free and open source?+
GIMP is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. GIMP: Advanced open-source image editor.
What paid software does GIMP replace?+
GIMP serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Adobe Photoshop, saving up to $22.99/month ($276/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up GIMP?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/GNOME/gimp or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with GIMP?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Adobe Photoshop.