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GIMP vs Graphite
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | GIMP | Graphite |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Rust |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6.6k | 28k |
| Latest | GIMP_3_2_8 | latest-stable |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 39+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 13 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Photoshop. Alternatives to Photoshop →
PartialGIMPLayer-based raster editing that opens PSD files, with its own plugin system.
PartialGraphiteNondestructive vector and raster editing with layers and a node graph, in alpha; photo editing and digital painting are still on its roadmap.
GIMP
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Graphite
- latest-stable2022-02-04Latest Stable (Alpha 4 Release Series)pre-release
GIMP
unsigned The latest release, GIMP_3_2_8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Graphite
unsigned The latest release, latest-stable, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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