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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) vs BeFunky Comparison (2026)

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GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)

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BeFunky

Overview

GIMP is an open-source image manipulation software that enables businesses, graphic designers, scientists, illustrators, and photographers to edit and retouch images, design icons, create free-hand artworks, and convert files into various formats.

BeFunky is a web-based graphic designing software, which provides customizable templates and elements to assist businesses with photo editing, collage making, advertisement creation, and more. Features include batch processing, graphics library, custom templates, remote access, and image touch up.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

Free

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

11.99

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.4

3.5K

5

4

3

2

1

1.8K

1.2K

332

37

9

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
75%
would recommend this app

4.6

27

5

4

3

2

1

16

10

1

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
67%
would recommend this app

Pros

“Despite this, GIMP remains an excellent option for people who want to edit photos and create graphics without paying a subscription.”
JQ

Jordan Q.

Graphic Designer

“What I like most about GIMP is that it really helped me gain experience in manipulating images and playing around with the software”
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Aneesa A.

UI UX

“GIMP is a free and powerful tool for photo editing and graphic design 🖌️. It supports layers, masks, and many file formats – great if you want pro-level features without paying 💸.”
Yp

Yashvi p.

UX Design

Pros

“The A.I filters allows me to create really cool looking graphics and when I am making collages I can us the A.I to create the perfect loadout.”
MR

Micalen R.

Freelancer

“Parts of it are completely free and the subscription cost is cut in half if paid yearly.”
SN

Safiya N.

Performing artist

“While BeFunky has a free version, it is limited a lot compared to the premium version.”
MR

Micalen R.

Freelancer

Cons

“The user interface is completely different from industry standards and feels quite austere, even confusing, for a designer accustomed to commercial suites.”
RG

Romain G.

Freelance Photographer

“However, I find its interface less intuitive than some competing software. When I first started using it, I had to look for tutorials to understand certain functions.”
JQ

Jordan Q.

Graphic Designer

“Secondly, it is somewhat outdated and does not support many modern technologies.”
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Bruno M.

Marketing Executive Intern

Cons

“Collage function is difficult to use.”
BS

Barbara S.

editor

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 years ago

Key features

  • Total features6
  • API
  • CAD Tools
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Content Import/Export
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Custom Brushes
  • Custom Fonts
  • Customizable Branding
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Image Editing
  • Mobile App
  • Multi-Language
  • Pattern, Color & Art Storage
  • Preview Functionality
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Text Editing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Watermarking
  • Total features22
  • API
  • CAD Tools
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Content Import/Export
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Custom Brushes
  • Custom Fonts
  • Customizable Branding
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Image Editing
  • Mobile App
  • Multi-Language
  • Pattern, Color & Art Storage
  • Preview Functionality
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • Text Editing
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • Watermarking

Integrations

  • Total integrations2
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Dropbox
  • Google Photos
  • Inkscape
  • Pixabay
  • Total integrations3
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Dropbox
  • Google Photos
  • Inkscape
  • Pixabay