G2 Vendor Directory

Photoshop Elements vs. GIMP

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricPhotoshop Elements

by Adobe

GIMP

by GIMP

Overall rating4.34.3
Review count8011,484
Ease of use8.77.9
Ease of setup9.18.9
Quality of support8.67.8
Meets requirements8.78.8
NPS50.88607650.313152
Small Business70.6%68.4%
Mid-Market18.6%20.6%
Enterprise10.9%11.0%
Total page views7531,268
Total LLM citations5,3178,215

Photoshop Elements

Adobe Photoshop Elements is a user-friendly photo editing software designed for photography enthusiasts and hobbyists. It offers a range of tools powered by Adobe Sensei AI technology, enabling users to perform quick fixes and create advanced photo projects with ease. The software provides Quick, Guided, and Advanced editing modes, catering to various skill levels and allowing users to enhance their photos effortlessly.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Efficiency
  • Photo Editing
  • Features
  • Quality
  • Background Removal

GIMP

The GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, 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 thousands of third-party plug-ins, almost all available at no cost.

Pros

  • Free Services
  • Ease of Use
  • Photo Editing
  • Features
  • Efficiency
  • Quality