GIMP
Software · Open sourceHigh-end image creation and manipulation.
Completely freeWinMacLinuxFree alternatives to Adobe Photoshop3 alternatives
Free alternatives to Adobe Photoshop, compared on what really matters: what is free, the licence, whether an account is required and the platforms.
This page lists direct replacements, program by program. To choose by use or set up a whole computer, see the links at the bottom of the page.
What each replacement does of Adobe Photoshop
| Software | Photo editing with layers | RAW development | Drawing and digital painting | Systems | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GIMP | established (11 November 2026) | not documented | not documented | Windows, macOS and Linux | Completely free |
| Krita | not documented | not documented | established (11 November 2026) | Windows, macOS, Linux and Android | Completely free |
| Photopea | not documented | not documented | not documented | the web | Free, with trade-offs |
Replacement limits: “not documented” means no official page read so far establishes the capability, not that it is missing. Compatibility with Adobe Photoshop files (opening and saving existing documents) and ease of use are not checked by LicitPro: test your own files before switching.
