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Pixlr vs GIMP: catalog facts
Pixlr	GIMP
Freemium Free to use in the browser, with paid plans listed on its pricing page.	Free Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.
Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Runs in the browser with no install More than 20 editing tools plus a collage maker	Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
Needs an internet connection AI features rely on third-party models	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
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Needs internet	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 20, 2026

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