NOT ON THE LIST IN 2026
GIMP (the GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a freely distributed piece of software for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.
Website: gimp.org
Ranking in the surveys
GIMP’s highest ranking was 43= in 2007
| 2026: – | 2025: – | 2024: – | 2023: – | 2022: – | 2021: – | 2020: – | 2019: – | 2018: 145 | 2017: – |
| 2016: 191 | 2015: – | 2014: – | 2013: – | 2012: – | 2011: – | 2010: – | 2009: – | 2008: 83 | 2007: 43= |
Comments on GIMP
“very helpful image editing tool that’s free to use (great photoshop alternative!)” Instructional Designer, USA, 2025
“because it is open source and a good Photoshop alt.” Ted Villela, e-learning developer, USA, 2016
“FOSS, easy to use, powerful” Kerry Johnson, e-learning developer, Australia, 2016
“full Photoshop functionality (some you have to be more creative to replicate than others) at none of the price” Bill Jackson
