Head to head · Design tools
GIMP vs Adobe Photoshop Elements
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. GIMP rates highest.
| Compare | GIMP | Adobe Photoshop Elements |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Design tools | Photo editing & image tools |
| Vendor | GIMP Team | Adobe |
| Headquarters | Global, Open source | San Jose, United States |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free | ₹8,000/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 2001 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Small business, SMB, Mid-market |
| App Advisor rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
GIMP: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +30 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Templates for social, print and presentations
- Brand kits and asset libraries
- Collaboration and comments
- UI/UX design and prototyping
- Vector and raster editing
- AI image generation and editing
Adobe Photoshop Elements: pros & cons
- +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
- +25 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked photo editing & image tools options in our catalogue
- −No permanently free plan
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Key features
- Layers and professional retouching
- Background removal
- Batch resize and compression
- AI generation and inpainting
- Product photo enhancement
- RAW editing
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, GIMP or Adobe Photoshop Elements?+
GIMP scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. GIMP has a free plan, which matters if you want to try before paying. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is GIMP cheaper than Adobe Photoshop Elements?+
GIMP starts at Free and Adobe Photoshop Elements at ₹8,000/mo. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from GIMP to Adobe Photoshop Elements?+
Most design tools products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.