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GIMP Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does GIMP cost?
GIMP offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/yr.
Free TierYes
Starting PriceFree
Number of Plans1
Billing Cycleone-time
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Most Popular
Free
Free
Billed one-time
- Full image editing suite
- Multi-language scripting
- Cross-platform support
- Plugin extensibility
- Community support
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Free |
|---|---|
| Full image editing suite | ✓ |
| Multi-language scripting | ✓ |
| Cross-platform support | ✓ |
| Plugin extensibility | ✓ |
| Community support | ✓ |
Is GIMP Worth It?
4.2/5 from 8,500 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Best for: Graphic designers creating icons and UI elements, Photographers performing retouching and restoration work, Digital artists and illustrators creating original artwork. Keep in mind: steep learning curve compared to commercial alternatives.
GIMP Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free and open-source with no licensing costs
- Highly extensible through plugins and multi-language scripting
- Cross-platform compatibility across all major operating systems
- Professional-grade tools for photo manipulation and graphic design
- Active development with regular updates
- Large community creating third-party scripts and plugins
- Non-destructive editing capabilities for advanced workflows
Cons
- Steep learning curve compared to commercial alternatives
- Limited AI and machine learning features
- Slower performance on complex projects with many layers
- Less intuitive UI for beginners
- Community-driven support rather than dedicated customer service
Frequently Asked Questions
GIMP offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/yr, billed one-time. There are 1 plans total.
Yes, GIMP offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
All GIMP plans are currently free.
With a 4.2/5 rating from 8,500 reviews, GIMP is well-regarded. Best for: Graphic designers creating icons and UI elements, Photographers performing retouching and restoration work, Digital artists and illustrators creating original artwork.
GIMP bills one-time. The pricing model is freemium.
GIMP offers 1 plans: Free.