Head to head · Design tools
Inkscape vs GIMP
Pricing, features, India readiness and rating compared. Inkscape rates highest.
| Compare | Inkscape | GIMP |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Design tools | Design tools |
| Vendor | Inkscape Project | GIMP Team |
| Headquarters | Global, Open source | Global, Open source |
| Made in India | No | No |
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Published pricing | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment | cloud | cloud |
| Mobile apps | No | No |
| Founded | 2003 | 1996 |
| Best for | Startup, Small business, SMB | Startup, Small business, SMB |
| App Advisor rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Inkscape: pros & cons
- +Completely free to use
- +23 years in business — a mature, stable product
- −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
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
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Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Inkscape or GIMP?+
Inkscape 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 Inkscape cheaper than GIMP?+
Inkscape starts at Free and GIMP at Free. Compare per-user costs at your team size, and remember GST is added on top.
Can I switch from Inkscape to GIMP?+
Most design tools products import CSV or Excel data; check whether historical records, attachments and integrations move too before you switch.