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Pixelitor vs Fog Panther: catalog facts
Pixelitor	Fog Panther
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-only licence.	Paid A $69.99 one-time purchase, with a free download offered from the site.
Linux	Linux
Layers, masks and text layers More than 110 filters and color adjustments	PSD support with non-destructive adjustment layers True CMYK editing with ICC profiles and separations
Adjustment layers and smart filters are still experimental Maintained by a single developer	Linux only Proprietary and paid
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-only	License: Proprietary
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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