Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Adobe XDvsGIMP
Adobe XD starts at $59.99/mo; GIMP is free. Both rated 4.3/5 by users.
Adobe XDvs GIMP
★ 4.3/5
Only in Adobe XD
- ✦ UI Design
- ✦ Prototyping
- ✦ Auto-Animate
From $59.99/moPart of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 2016
Try Adobe XD Free →
GIMPvs Adobe XD
★ 4.3/5
Only in GIMP
- ✦ Photo Editing
- ✦ Layer Support
- ✦ Masks & Channels
✓ Free plan10M+ downloads users · est. 1996
Try GIMP Free →Ratings Breakdown
Adobe XD
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
GIMP
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.4/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Adobe XD uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Auto-Animate. GIMP uniquely offers Photo Editing, Layer Support, Masks & Channels. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Adobe XD
GIMP
UI Design
✓
✗
Prototyping
✓
✗
Auto-Animate
✓
✗
Voice Prototyping
✓
✗
Components
✓
✗
Responsive Resize
✓
✗
Repeat Grid
✓
✗
Plugins
✓
✗
Creative Cloud Integration
✓
✗
Coediting
✓
✗
Design Specs
✓
✗
Share for Review
✓
✗
Adobe Fonts
✓
✗
Export Assets
✓
✗
3D Transforms
✓
✗
UI Kits
✓
✗
Design Systems
✓
✗
Asset Management
✓
✗
Color Management
✓
✗
Gradient Editor
✓
✗
Shape Tools
✓
✗
Boolean Operations
✓
✗
Layer Management
✓
✗
Symbol Library
✓
✗
Interaction Design
✓
✗
Micro Interactions
✓
✗
Animation Timeline
✓
✗
Scrollable Areas
✓
✗
Fixed Elements
✓
✗
Overlay Support
✓
✗
Responsive Breakpoints
✓
✗
Photo Editing
✗
✓
Layer Support
✗
✓
Masks & Channels
✗
✓
Advanced Color Tools
✗
✓
Customizable Interface
✗
✓
Filters & Effects
✗
✓
Scripting (Python/Script-Fu)
✗
✓
Plugin Support
✗
✓
PSD Support
✗
✓
Brushes & Gradients
✗
✓
Path Tool
✗
✓
Clone & Heal
✗
✓
Batch Processing
✗
✓
Cross-platform
✗
✓
Export Formats
✗
✓
Total Features
31
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Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Adobe XD if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Auto-Animate
- ✓ Voice Prototyping
- ✓ Components
Choose GIMP if you need:
- ✓ Photo Editing
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Masks & Channels
- ✓ Advanced Color Tools
- ✓ Customizable Interface
Pricing Comparison
Adobe XD starts at $59.99/mo; GIMP is free.
Adobe XD Plans
Paid plans only
Creative Cloud All AppsBest Value
$59.99/mo- • XD + all Adobe apps
- • 100GB storage
GIMP Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Full featured
- • Cross-platform
- • Open source
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