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We compare platforms declared and price using manufacturer-stated data and prices read at the listed merchants. We did not test the products hands-on: the score reflects only these criteria. Our top recommended pick in this category is Krita, taking the top spot with an overall score of 100/100.
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Characteristics and prices compared
| Product | Score | Platforms declared | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
#1Krita | 100/100 | 4 | $0.00 |
#2darktable | 87.5/100 | 3 | $0.00 |
#3GIMP | 87.5/100 | 3 | $0.00 |
| 87.5/100 | 3 | $0.00 | |
#5Pixelmator Pro | 25/100 | 2 | $49.99 |
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The models, one by one
Krita
Krita specifications. This comparison uses source-backed features and prices; see the methodology for scope and limits.
darktable
darktable specifications. This comparison uses source-backed features and prices; see the methodology for scope and limits.
GIMP
GIMP specifications. This comparison uses source-backed features and prices; see the methodology for scope and limits.
RawTherapee specifications. This comparison uses source-backed features and prices; see the methodology for scope and limits.
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Pixelmator Pro
Pixelmator Pro specifications. This comparison uses source-backed features and prices; see the methodology for scope and limits.
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How I chose and rated these products
I only use figures with a source behind them — official specs, price lists, public reviews — and local prices. Compares two figures stated on the official sites, half the weight each: how many platforms the app supports among iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux and the web, and the base plan price in the market (0 for a free plan). A platform not named does not count. Features, quality, privacy and support are not measured: no hands-on testing. The score out of 100 says how close a product comes to the best of the group, criterion by criterion: 100 is the best, 80 is 80% of the best. Here is what I look at and how much it weighs: Platforms declared (50%), Base plan price (50%). A missing figure is not a zero: it stays empty. And no manufacturer can pay to move up.