Affinity PhotovsGIMP

Affinity Photo

• No generative AI or content-aware fill(8/10)
• No photo library or asset management(7/10)
• Confusing mask layering system(6/10)
• No Smart Objects like Photoshop(6/10)
• No Save for Web feature(5/10)
• Keyboard shortcuts differ from Photoshop(5/10)
• UI text too small on high-DPI displays(5/10)
• No video or animation timeline(4/10)

GIMP

• Extremely steep learning curve(9/10)
• Outdated and confusing user interface(8/10)
• Non-destructive editing not supported(8/10)
• No AI or content-aware features(7/10)
• Keyboard shortcuts differ from industry standards(6/10)
• Missing layer effects and styles(6/10)
• Selection and resize tools are painful(5/10)

Affinity Photo

• Slow RAW file processing(8/10)
• Limited AI noise reduction capabilities(5/10)

GIMP

• Slow startup and bloated installer(5/10)

Affinity Photo

• Limited plugin ecosystem(7/10)

GIMP

• No native CMYK color mode support(8/10)
• No native RAW file support(6/10)
• Limited third-party plugin ecosystem(5/10)
• No native HEIC file support(4/10)

Affinity Photo

• Crashes during RAW import and export(8/10)

GIMP

• GIMP 3.0 early release bugs and crashes(7/10)

Affinity Photo

• No iPhone or Android mobile app(5/10)

GIMP

No signals

Affinity Photo

• Forum shutdown and Discord migration concerns(4/10)

GIMP

No signals

Affinity Photo

No signals

GIMP

• No official customer support(5/10)