GIMP vs Krita: which to choose

Start with the device you will use and check that the platforms you need appear in the app’s entry. This guide brings together manufacturers’ declarations with links to the sources. A missing platform does not mean an app does not support it: it means we do not have a verified declaration to display. We do not score features and have not performed hands-on tests.

For photos, start with your working device and the files you need to open. Operating-system compatibility does not prove support for your camera or file format. If changing editors, check the documentation about preserving originals and exporting work before moving your library.

Declared platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux. The maker declares a free plan. This statement does not establish which features it includes. Before choosing, open the source and check the requirements of the version for your device.

Declared platforms: Android, Windows, macOS, Linux. The maker declares a free plan. This statement does not establish which features it includes. Before choosing, open the source and check the requirements of the version for your device.

A free plan, a time-limited trial and a subscription are different things. Check the official price list for the limits of the plan you want and whether payment is monthly, yearly or a one-time purchase. A missing price remains unverified; it does not become zero. Listed prices are those available in the selected market and do not establish that every version of the same app costs the same.

Before moving important data, consult the official documentation about export, synchronisation and offline access. If these features are absent from the verified facts, this guide does not attribute them to the app. Also check the interface language and your country’s store terms. A useful choice depends on your task and devices, rather than the lowest price alone.