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GIMP vs Pinta
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | GIMP | Pinta |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C# |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 6.6k | 4.1k |
| Latest | GIMP_3_2_8 | 3.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-08 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 39 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 39+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 42 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.
PartialPintaBasic painting, editing, layers and effects modelled on Paint.NET, not Photoshop's full feature set.
GIMP
unsigned The latest release, GIMP_3_2_8, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Pinta
✓ signed The latest release, 3.1.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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