GIMPshop vs Pixelmator

Struggling to choose between GIMPshop and Pixelmator? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

GIMPshop is a Photos & Graphics solution with tags like photo-editing, raster-graphics-editor, open-source.

It boasts features such as User interface and tools modeled after Adobe Photoshop, Support for layers and channels, Tools for selections, painting, cloning, healing, text, filters, etc., Support for a wide range of image formats, Extendable via plugins, Scripting capabilities and pros including Free and open source, Similar workflow as Photoshop, Powerful editing capabilities, Cross-platform availability.

On the other hand, Pixelmator is a Photos & Graphics product tagged with photo-editing, graphics-design, retouching.

Its standout features include Full-featured image editor, Non-destructive editing, Layer-based workflow, Selection tools, Painting & drawing tools, Retouching tools, Effects & filters, Batch processing, Automation, Third-party plugin support, and it shines with pros like Powerful feature set, Intuitive interface, Fast performance, Great value for money, No subscription required.

Feature	GIMPshop	Pixelmator
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Primary Category	Photos & Graphics	Photos & Graphics

Product Overview

GIMPshop

Description: GIMPshop is a free, open-source image editing software that is a modification of GIMP. It has an interface and tools similar to Adobe Photoshop, making it easy for Photoshop users to transition to it.

Pixelmator

Description: Pixelmator is a powerful, fast, and easy-to-use image editing app for Mac. It offers a wide range of professional-grade tools for image editing, painting, retouching photos, designing graphics and more.

Key Features Comparison

GIMPshop Features

• User interface and tools modeled after Adobe Photoshop
• Support for layers and channels
• Tools for selections, painting, cloning, healing, text, filters, etc.
• Support for a wide range of image formats
• Extendable via plugins
• Scripting capabilities

Pixelmator Features

• Full-featured image editor
• Non-destructive editing
• Layer-based workflow
• Selection tools
• Painting & drawing tools
• Retouching tools
• Effects & filters
• Batch processing
• Automation
• Third-party plugin support

Pros & Cons Analysis

GIMPshop

Pros

• Free and open source
• Similar workflow as Photoshop
• Powerful editing capabilities
• Cross-platform availability

Cons

• Less intuitive interface than Photoshop
• Smaller community than Photoshop
• Lacks some advanced Photoshop features

Pixelmator

Pros

• Powerful feature set
• Intuitive interface
• Fast performance
• Great value for money
• No subscription required

Cons

• Mac only
• Limited RAW file support
• No lens correction tools
• Less community support than Photoshop

Pricing Comparison

GIMPshop

• Open Source

Pixelmator

• One-time Purchase