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
| Figma | GIMP | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.7 | 7.5 |
| Best for | Best for collaborative UI and web design | Best free raster editor |
| Pricing | $$ ($0 to $45/mo) | $ ($0) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Open-source project |
| Founded | 2012 | 1998 |
Figma
The standard for real-time collaborative design.
www.figma.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)
GIMP
The most capable free Photoshop alternative.
www.gimp.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best Graphic Design Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.