Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
CanvavsGIMP
Canva starts at $15/mo; GIMP is free. Canva is rated higher at 4.7/5 vs GIMP's 4.3/5.
Canvavs GIMP
★ 4.7/5+0.4 vs GIMP
Only in Canva
- ✦ Graphic Design
- ✦ Photo Editor
- ✦ Video Editor
✓ Free planFrom $15/mo190M+ users · est. 2012
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GIMPvs Canva
★ 4.3/5-0.4 vs Canva
Only in GIMP
- ✦ Photo Editing
- ✦ Layer Support
- ✦ Masks & Channels
✓ Free plan10M+ downloads users · est. 1996
Try GIMP Free →Ratings Breakdown
Canva
4.7/5 avg
G2 Score4.7/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.7/5
GIMP
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.4/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Canva uniquely offers Graphic Design, Photo Editor, Video Editor. GIMP uniquely offers Photo Editing, Layer Support, Masks & Channels. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Canva
GIMP
Graphic Design
✓
✗
Photo Editor
✓
✗
Video Editor
✓
✗
Presentations
✓
✗
Social Media Design
✓
✗
Website Builder
✓
✗
Whiteboard
✓
✗
Docs
✓
✗
Print
✓
✗
Brand Kit
✓
✗
Templates
✓
✗
AI Image Generator
✓
✗
Background Remover
✓
✗
Content Planner
✓
✗
Team Collaboration
✓
✗
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
15
15
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Canva if you need:
- ✓ Graphic Design
- ✓ Photo Editor
- ✓ Video Editor
- ✓ Presentations
- ✓ Social Media Design
Choose GIMP if you need:
- ✓ Photo Editing
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Masks & Channels
- ✓ Advanced Color Tools
- ✓ Customizable Interface
Pricing Comparison
Canva starts at $15/mo; GIMP is free.
Canva Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • 250K+ templates
- • 5GB storage
- • AI tools
Pro
$15/user/mo- • 100M+ assets
- • 1TB storage
- • Brand Kit
TeamsBest Value
$10/user/mo- • Brand controls
- • Approval workflows
- • Reporting
Enterprise
Custom- • SSO
- • Advanced controls
- • SLA
GIMP Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Full featured
- • Cross-platform
- • Open source
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