Figma vs GIMP

Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026). Last verified July 2, 2026.

The short answer

Figma ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #10) for Designers and marketing teams choosing graphic design software. The standard for real-time collaborative design.

At a glance

FigmaGIMP
Top 11 rank#4 / The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)#10 / The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)
Score (out of 9.4)8.77.5
Best forBest for collaborative UI and web designBest free raster editor
Pricing$$ ($0 to $45/mo)$ ($0)
HQSan Francisco, USAOpen-source project
Founded20121998

Figma

The standard for real-time collaborative design.

www.figma.com

See full entry in The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)

GIMP

The most capable free Photoshop alternative.

www.gimp.org

See full entry in The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)

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