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Canva vs GIMP: who evaluates each

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In our data, 13 companies have people who reviewed both Canva and GIMP: 2% of the 724 companies whose people reviewed Canva, and 6% of the 231 that reviewed GIMP.

How many companies evaluated both

Canva only
711
companies
Both
13
companies
GIMP only
218
companies

Only 13 companies evaluated both Canva and GIMP, suggesting that buyers typically assess them separately rather than as direct alternatives. With 724 companies reviewing Canva and 231 reviewing GIMP, the two products attract distinct evaluation audiences.

Who reviews each, by team

Canva and GIMP, in contacts
CanvaGIMP
Sales385%94%
Marketing12516%187%
Engineering & IT13417%8434%
Operations & Finance729%166%
Consulting & Analysis577%177%
Leadership10113%2611%
Other24131%7731%

Canva drew reviewers across all functions, with particular strength in Marketing (125 reviewers) and Engineering & IT (134). GIMP's reviewers concentrated more heavily in Engineering & IT (84), while Marketing engagement was much smaller (18).

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Frequently asked questions

How many companies reviewed only Canva?
711 companies reviewed Canva but not GIMP.
Which product was reviewed by more companies?
Canva was reviewed by 724 companies across 231 countries, while GIMP was reviewed by 231 companies across 231 countries.
Do companies tend to evaluate both products together?
No. Only 2% of Canva reviewers also looked at GIMP, and 6% of GIMP reviewers also evaluated Canva, indicating the products serve different buyer needs or use cases.

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