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GIMP vs Fog Panther: catalog facts
GIMP	Fog Panther
Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.	Paid A $69.99 one-time purchase, with a free download offered from the site.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project	PSD support with non-destructive adjustment layers True CMYK editing with ICC profiles and separations
The interface follows its own conventions, so Photoshop habits do not transfer cleanly CMYK support for print work is still limited compared with commercial editors	Linux only Proprietary and paid
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: Proprietary
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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