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Aseprite vs GIMP
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Aseprite | GIMP |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | None detected | Other |
| Stars | 41k | 6.6k |
| Latest | v1.3.18.6 | GIMP_3_2_8 |
| Last push | 2026-11-10 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 13 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 39+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | No licence detected | none |
How they relate
Both replace Photoshop. Alternatives to Photoshop →
PartialAsepriteSprite editor with animation timelines and palettes, covering pixel art only.
PartialGIMPLayer-based raster editing that opens PSD files, with its own plugin system.
Aseprite
unsigned The latest release, v1.3.18.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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GIMP
unsigned The latest release, GIMP_3_2_8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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