#1 · 100% match
Krita
- Application type
- Design & photo editing apps
- Origin
Netherlands- Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
Free
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GIMP: free, open-source image editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. Of the 11 alternatives we track, 10 match the "Free" filter. Krita is the closest match, sharing 100% of GIMP's tracked features and platforms. Every option links to its own alternatives, so you can keep exploring.
Last reviewed October 20, 2026 · 10 alternatives
#2 · 50% match
Canva
- Application type
- Design & photo editing apps
- Origin
Australia- Platforms
- Web
- Windows
- macOS
- Android
- iOS
Free + paid
Visit site #3 · 67% match
Affinity
- Application type
- Design & photo editing apps
- Origin
United Kingdom- Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
Free
#4 · 50% match
Paint.NET
- Application type
- Design & photo editing apps
- Origin
United States- Platforms
- Windows
Free
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Visit site #7 · 50% match
Figma
- Application type
- Design & photo editing apps
- Origin
- United States
- Platforms
- Web
- Windows
- macOS
Free + paid
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Adobe Express
- Application type
- Design & photo editing apps
- Origin
- United States
- Platforms
- Web
- Android
- iOS
Free + paid
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| Feature | AAffinity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | The one you use now | Closest match | Free option | Similar option |
| User rating | ||||
| Pricing | Free | Free | Free + paid | Free |
| Free option | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open source | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Layers | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Mobile app | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| AI tools | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Collaboration | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Templates | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Opens PSD files | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Vector | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Origin | — | Netherlands | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS | Windows, macOS |
| Learn more | Get GIMPGIMP alternatives | Get KritaKrita alternatives | Get CanvaCanva alternatives | Affinity alternatives |
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