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GIMP vs Krita
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | GIMP | Krita |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C++ |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 6.6k | 11k |
| Latest | GIMP_3_2_8 | v6.0.4.1 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 39+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 27 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.
PartialKritaBuilt for digital painting rather than photo retouching.
GIMP
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Krita
This repository publishes tags, not GitHub releases.
GIMP
unsigned The latest release, GIMP_3_2_8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Krita
unsigned The latest release, v6.0.4.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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