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Fog Panther alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 1, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Fog Panther: free version can only save in its own .fog format, and linux only. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fog Panther, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GIMP currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Photopea logoPhotopeaFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 557.3
  1. Photopea logo

    1. PhotopeaTop pick

    Best for: Occasional photo editing and opening PSD files without Photoshop

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Fog Panther

    Browser-based Photoshop-style editor that opens PSDs on any OS, free with ads.

    Pros

    • Free and runs in the browser
    • Opens PSD and many other formats
    • Familiar Photoshop-style interface

    Cons

    • Ads in the free version
    • Large files can be slow in the browser
    Visit Photopea Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1586
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Photopea a good Fog Panther alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free with ads; premium removes ads
    Not checked yetphotopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    PSD support
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Install required
    No (browser)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, with ads; Premium removes ads
    Checked Nov 1, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted version
    $500 to $2,000 per month, paid a year in advance
    Checked Nov 1, 2026photopea.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Fog Panther alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

GIMP logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for most people

GIMP

Free and open source on Linux, with a far larger plugin ecosystem and community.

Krita logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for a free option

Krita

Free, open-source painting and image editor on Linux with excellent tablet support.

Photopea logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Photopea

Browser-based Photoshop-style editor that opens PSDs on any OS, free with ads.

GIMP logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for open source

GIMP

Free and open source on Linux, with a far larger plugin ecosystem and community.

Adobe Photoshop logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for Mac

Adobe Photoshop

The industry standard Fog Panther imitates, if you can move to Windows or macOS.

Affinity logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for Windows

Affinity

Pro photo, design and layout tools with CMYK, on Windows, Mac and iPad.

GIMP logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for Linux

GIMP

Free and open source on Linux, with a far larger plugin ecosystem and community.

Adobe Photoshop logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for iPhone and Android

Adobe Photoshop

The industry standard Fog Panther imitates, if you can move to Windows or macOS.

Adobe Photoshop logo

Best Fog Panther alternative for working in the browser

Adobe Photoshop

The industry standard Fog Panther imitates, if you can move to Windows or macOS.

Fog Panther alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Fog Panther?

GIMP ranks first right now. Free and open source on Linux, with a far larger plugin ecosystem and community. Adobe Photoshop and Photopea follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Fog Panther?

Yes. GIMP (open source), Photopea (free plan + paid), Krita (open source) and Affinity (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Fog Panther?

Yes: GIMP and Krita.

Which Fog Panther alternatives work on Linux?

GIMP and Krita run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Fog Panther?

The complaints we hear most: free version can only save in its own .fog format; linux only; still a 0.x release, so younger than GIMP or Krita.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Fog Panther, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.