Soft Ferret

Photo editors

GIMP vs Paint.NET

Both are free.

Free tier: Entirely free on GIMP, Entirely free from the website on Paint.NET.

Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux on GIMP, Windows on Paint.NET.

GIMP and Paint.NET, side by side
SpecGIMPPaint.NET
Per month, yearly planFreeFree
Free tierEntirely freeEntirely free from the website
PlatformsWindows, Mac, LinuxWindows
RenewalNoneNone
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Checked November 1, 2026

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