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An open-source desktop image workspace
Quick content creation with Adobe assets
Prices & plans
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Adobe Express
Free
Free
No subscription charge
AvailabilityUS public page
No credit card required; limited assets and AI.
SourcePremium
USD 9.99/month
Monthly subscription; no annual commitment
AvailabilityUnited States
Automatically renews. Includes 250 monthly generative credits in the current comparison.
Source 1Source 2Teams — standard
USD 7.99/month
Annual commitment billed monthly per license
AvailabilityUnited States
Two-seat minimum. Current first-year promotion displays $4.99 per license monthly, then this standard rate.
SourceEnterprise
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Sales quote
AvailabilityRegion dependent
Organization-specific administration and terms.
SourceFeatures and limits
14 features
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Platforms
Offline use
GIMP
Local files
The desktop workflow opens local images and saves working documents as XCF.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Connection requirement
The mobile technical requirements specify an internet connection and Adobe ID for activation and use.
Vendor documentedSource
Export
GIMP
Working format
Save preserves the GIMP project as XCF; Export produces delivery formats. XCF does not preserve undo history.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Output formats
The plan table lists JPEG, PNG, PDF, GIF and PPT export plus INDD and PSD. Free includes transparent PNG and the listed INDD/PSD exports.
The INDD/PSD row was checked on 3 November 2026 and is marked available for all three displayed individual plans. No export was executed to verify layers, fonts or round-trip fidelity.
Vendor documentedSource
Project portability
GIMP
Interchange
Other formats preserve only some project properties, so an exported image is not a full XCF replacement.
Vendor documentedSource
Free plan limits
GIMP
Free application
GIMP is free and open source without a paid editing tier.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Free limits
Free lists 5 GB storage, 10-day version history and 10 PDF Quick Actions per month.
Vendor documentedSource
AI output terms
GIMP
Use for paid work
The project FAQ permits commercial work without restrictions on the kind of work produced.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
AI output terms
Adobe generally permits commercial AI output use, with exceptions for beta features explicitly marked personal-use-only.
Vendor documentedSource
Current nondestructive tools
GIMP
Current nondestructive tools
GIMP 3.2 adds link and vector layers and expands nondestructive filter workflows.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Camera RAW
GIMP
Camera RAW
The project documents darktable and RawTherapee integration for RAW processing.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
CMYK scope
GIMP
CMYK scope
The FAQ describes CMYK import/export through RGB storage and soft proofing rather than a native CMYK editing mode.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Current release
GIMP
Current release
The download page lists GIMP 3.2.6. Older 2.x comparisons do not describe the current feature set.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Collaboration
GIMP
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
Live editing
Free and Premium both list real-time co-editing and comments.
Vendor documentedSource
AI features
GIMP
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
AI allowance
Premium lists 250 generative credits per month. Free has limited daily generations for selected features.
Vendor documentedSource
Brand setup
GIMP
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
Brand setup
Full brand setup is currently on web; the resulting assets can be used across supported devices.
Vendor documentedSource
Premium storage
GIMP
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
Premium storage
The current individual feature table lists 10 GB for Premium and 100 GB for the Firefly Pro bundle.
Vendor documentedSource
| Feature | GIMP | Adobe Express |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Devices Official downloads cover GNU/Linux, Windows and macOS. Vendor documentedSource | Devices Desktop browsers and supported iOS, iPadOS and Android devices; mobile system requirements vary. |
| Offline use | Local files The desktop workflow opens local images and saves working documents as XCF. Vendor documentedSource | Connection requirement The mobile technical requirements specify an internet connection and Adobe ID for activation and use. Vendor documentedSource |
| Export | Working format Save preserves the GIMP project as XCF; Export produces delivery formats. XCF does not preserve undo history. Vendor documentedSource | Output formats The plan table lists JPEG, PNG, PDF, GIF and PPT export plus INDD and PSD. Free includes transparent PNG and the listed INDD/PSD exports. The INDD/PSD row was checked on 3 November 2026 and is marked available for all three displayed individual plans. No export was executed to verify layers, fonts or round-trip fidelity. Vendor documentedSource |
| Project portability | Interchange Other formats preserve only some project properties, so an exported image is not a full XCF replacement. Vendor documentedSource | Linked assets Premium supports linked PSD and AI assets; Photoshop or Illustrator membership is required for that linked workflow. |
| Free plan limits | Free application GIMP is free and open source without a paid editing tier. Vendor documentedSource | Free limits Free lists 5 GB storage, 10-day version history and 10 PDF Quick Actions per month. Vendor documentedSource |
| AI output terms | Use for paid work The project FAQ permits commercial work without restrictions on the kind of work produced. Vendor documentedSource | AI output terms Adobe generally permits commercial AI output use, with exceptions for beta features explicitly marked personal-use-only. Vendor documentedSource |
| Current nondestructive tools | Current nondestructive tools GIMP 3.2 adds link and vector layers and expands nondestructive filter workflows. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Camera RAW | Camera RAW The project documents darktable and RawTherapee integration for RAW processing. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| CMYK scope | CMYK scope The FAQ describes CMYK import/export through RGB storage and soft proofing rather than a native CMYK editing mode. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Current release | Current release The download page lists GIMP 3.2.6. Older 2.x comparisons do not describe the current feature set. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Collaboration | Not yet verified for this product. | Live editing Free and Premium both list real-time co-editing and comments. Vendor documentedSource |
| AI features | Not yet verified for this product. | AI allowance Premium lists 250 generative credits per month. Free has limited daily generations for selected features. Vendor documentedSource |
| Brand setup | Not yet verified for this product. | Brand setup Full brand setup is currently on web; the resulting assets can be used across supported devices. Vendor documentedSource |
| Premium storage | Not yet verified for this product. | Premium storage The current individual feature table lists 10 GB for Premium and 100 GB for the Firefly Pro bundle. Vendor documentedSource |
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