Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
GIMPvsAdobe XD
GIMP is free; Adobe XD starts at $59.99/mo. Both rated 4.3/5 by users.
GIMPvs Adobe XD
★ 4.3/5
Only in GIMP
- ✦ Photo Editing
- ✦ Layer Support
- ✦ Masks & Channels
✓ Free plan10M+ downloads users · est. 1996
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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
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GIMP
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.4/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Adobe XD
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
GIMP uniquely offers Photo Editing, Layer Support, Masks & Channels. Adobe XD uniquely offers UI Design, Prototyping, Auto-Animate. Both share 0 features.
Feature
GIMP
Adobe XD
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
✓
✗
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
✗
✓
Total Features
15
31
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose GIMP if you need:
- ✓ Photo Editing
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Masks & Channels
- ✓ Advanced Color Tools
- ✓ Customizable Interface
Choose Adobe XD if you need:
- ✓ UI Design
- ✓ Prototyping
- ✓ Auto-Animate
- ✓ Voice Prototyping
- ✓ Components
Pricing Comparison
GIMP is free; Adobe XD starts at $59.99/mo.
GIMP Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Full featured
- • Cross-platform
- • Open source
Adobe XD Plans
Paid plans only
Creative Cloud All AppsBest Value
$59.99/mo- • XD + all Adobe apps
- • 100GB storage
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