Head to head · Design tools
GIMP vs Figma
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. GIMP rates highest.
| Compare | GIMP | Figma |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Design tools | Design tools |
| Vendor | GIMP Team | Figma |
| Headquarters | Global, Open source | San Francisco, United States |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free | Free plan |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 1996 | 2012 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 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
Figma: pros & cons
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +14 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked design tools options in our catalogue
- −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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, GIMP or Figma?+
GIMP scores higher on App Advisor's rating (4.7/5) for pricing transparency, India readiness and maturity. The right choice depends on your workflow — request demos of both.
Is GIMP cheaper than Figma?+
GIMP starts at Free and Figma at Free plan. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from GIMP to Figma?+
Most design tools products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.