GIMP

GIMP

4.8 out of 5 stars
darktable

darktable

4.0 out of 5 stars
GIMP darktable

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GIMP:

About

This is the official website of the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, OS X, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes. Whether you are a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, or scientist, GIMP provides you with sophisticated tools to get your job done. You can further enhance your productivity with GIMP thanks to many customization options and 3rd party plugins. GIMP provides the tools needed for high quality image manipulation. From retouching to restoring to creative composites, the only limit is your imagination. GIMP is used for producing icons, graphical design elements, and art for user interface components and mockups. GIMP is a high quality framework for scripted image manipulation, with multi-language support such as C, C++, Perl, Python, Scheme, and more!
darktable:

About

darktable is an open source photography workflow application and raw developer. A virtual lighttable and darkroom for photographers. It manages your digital negatives in a database, lets you view them through a zoomable lighttable and enables you to develop raw images and enhance them. Having developers that are also avid photographers as part of the target audience is good for understanding the real world problems, challenges, and workflows. darktable edits your images non-destructively all the way through its pipeline. Your original image is never modified! Professional color management features ensure fidelity all the way to print and GPU accelerated processing means you can speed up your workflow using your video card. You do not need to write code to be involved in the darktable community! You can help other users by providing your input on the mailing list or the forum. If you'd like to show others what darktable is capable of, contribute to the Flickr page.
GIMP:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
darktable:

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported
GIMP:

Audience

Graphic designers, illustrators, and professionals in need of a tool for their projects
darktable:

Audience

Photographers and photography enthusiasts looking for an open source photography workflow application and raw developer solution
GIMP:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
darktable:

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported
GIMP:

API

Offers API Not Supported
darktable:

API

Offers API Not Supported
GIMP:

Screenshots and Videos

darktable:

Screenshots and Videos

GIMP:

Pricing

Free
Open source
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
darktable:

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported
GIMP:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.1 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.3 / 5
support 3.6 / 5
darktable:

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 3.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5
GIMP:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • GIMP is a freeware image editing program. The main benefit of GIMP for myself was it was the only freeware tool to have extensions to support texture packing for animation files. With that said, the software has pretty much all options one would expect in an image editing service. Without extensions I did not notice anything in this that could be uniquely only done in GIMP on a high level.
  • Open Source and Free. Great image editing feature - Photo retouching. Good documentation / tutorials on website. Available across OS.
  • I've been using GIMP for over a decade, and I love how the app has grown. One of its biggest strengths is that it's open source. If someone has an idea for a useful or interesting graphic effect, someone else will make a plugin that does it. It's the best PhotoShop dupe out there and can do almost anything the very expensive program offers.
  • I find this software is so much like photoshop, I don’t miss a thing. Best of all, it is a free solution.
  • GIMP has a lot of features that are on Photoshop, but GIMP is free, contrary to Adobe's Photoshop. It also is open-source software, so you can customize it at your own will.

Cons

  • The user interface of this image editor versus the closest competitor, Paint.net is severely lacking. The ease of use and finding features is exceedingly difficult as well. I also have noticed the performance for this tool is substantially worse in my experience then other comparable image editors. GIMP also natively does not support DDS files which was a problem for my project.
  • Interface is not as refined as Photoshop so not as easy to use, especially if you have used PS already.
  • GIMP has a steep learning curve, and for some people it's too steep. But if you're willing to put in the time and watch a lot of YouTube video tutorials, you'll have a powerful program at your disposal. The biggest lack I've found is no good support for the YMCK colors needing for print applications.
  • The software can be buggy at times, but so can Photoshop.
  • I haven't found much problems while using GIMP, only that some things are hidden in the menus.
darktable:

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Its interface, though initially confusing, has powerful modules for exposure, contrast, white balance, advanced color zones, tone mapping, and masking. It supports many RAW file types and maintains accurate color profiles. I love it.

Cons

  • The interface is outdated and doesn't help me navigate to the tools that much. although it has various amazing features, the interface makes it feel outdated and old compared to other software on the market.
GIMP:

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
darktable:

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported
GIMP:

Company Information

GIMP
Founded: 1995
Unied States
www.gimp.org
darktable:

Company Information

darktable
Founded: 2011
www.darktable.org
GIMP:

Alternatives

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe
4.9 out of 5 stars
darktable:

Alternatives

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe
4.6 out of 5 stars
GIMP:
Adobe Lightroom

Adobe Lightroom

Adobe
4.6 out of 5 stars
darktable:
Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe
4.7 out of 5 stars
GIMP:
Adobe Express Photos

Adobe Express Photos

Adobe
4.7 out of 5 stars
darktable:
GIMP:
darktable:
GIMP:
Canva

Canva

4.7 out of 5 stars
darktable:
GIMP:

Categories

Background Remover Supported
Banner Maker Supported
Drawing Supported
GIF Makers Supported
Graphic Design Supported
Photo Editing Supported
Pixel Art Supported
Thumbnail Makers Supported
darktable:

Categories

Photo Viewers Supported
Photography Studio Supported
GIMP:

Graphic Design Features

Collaboration Not Supported
Data Visualization Not Supported
Filtering Supported
Image Database Not Supported
Image Editor Supported
Templates Supported
GIMP:

Integrations

Avoyd Supported
Agent S Supported
Culla Not Supported
Flickr Not Supported
Kasm Workspaces Supported
PhotoEditor SDK Supported
Photoview Not Supported
Picsart Enterprise Supported
Pop!_OS Supported
Seashore Supported
YouTube Supported
darktable:

Integrations

Avoyd Supported
Agent S Not Supported
Culla Supported
Flickr Supported
Kasm Workspaces Not Supported
PhotoEditor SDK Not Supported
Photoview Supported
Picsart Enterprise Not Supported
Pop!_OS Not Supported
Seashore Not Supported
YouTube Not Supported
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