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Adobe Illustrator vs GIMP comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe Illustrator
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
GIMP
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
9th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Graphic Design Software category, the mindshare of Adobe Illustrator is 3.5%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GIMP is 3.6%, down from 6.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Graphic Design Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Adobe Illustrator3.5%
GIMP3.6%
Other92.9%
Graphic Design Software
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2817951 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Consultant and Creative Director at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Branding projects have become faster and social media layouts are created consistently
In my opinion, there are innumerable features that Adobe Illustrator offers. For me, the most valuable features in Adobe Illustrator are the Pen tool, Shape Builder, and overall vector precision. The Pen tool gives us complete control when creating custom shapes, logos, and paths. The Shape Builder makes it easier to combine or refine elements quickly. I also rely a lot on artboards and alignment tools, as they make handling multiple layouts and maintaining consistency much easier for the social media posts that I need to make. Vector precision and alignment tools play a significant role in my workflow. Vector precision in Adobe Illustrator is a big part of my workflow and is critical when creating logos or detailed graphics. I can fine-tune anchor points, curves, and paths exactly how I want. The alignment tools also save a lot of time and help maintain consistency across elements, whether it is spacing, proportions, or positioning across multiple artboards. Adobe Illustrator has always been part of our organization, and everyone has been using it for quite some time. The change is noticeable mainly if you switch from another software to Adobe Illustrator, but that was never the case for us. We have used Adobe Illustrator from the start. The workflow changes allow us to be more hands-on with the software for all the design tasks we require, and it is very well equipped with good functionality. That is why everyone prefers Adobe Illustrator, as it saves a lot of time. You can work on multiple tasks simultaneously without needing to switch to different software. For example, when designing for social media, the artboards save a lot of time by allowing us to create multiple layouts on the same canvas without having to create new files.
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Adobe Illustrator?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for Adobe Illustrator is very convenient.
What needs improvement with Adobe Illustrator?
The only improvement I see is that Adobe Illustrator sometimes crashes, and even though we save our workflow, you cannot keep saving every second. They can optimize it to minimize these crashes.
What is your primary use case for Adobe Illustrator?
My main use case for Adobe Illustrator includes designing logos and tasks that require design work. Adobe Illustrator is a go-to software for us. A recent project where I used Adobe Illustrator is ...
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