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Bring! vs GIMP

Bring! logo

Bring!

Productivity

Free shared grocery list app with a simple icon-based interface, no subscription required for core use

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
GIMP logo

GIMP

Publishing

Free and open-source image editor

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bring! its recipe management is simpler than AnyList or Samsung Food, so it is a weaker choice for someone who wants to build out a recipe collection.; GIMP gPLv3 licence requires derivative works to be open-source and freely distributed
  • They diverge on capability: Bring! covers Shared shopping lists, GIMP covers Photo editing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bring! and GIMP actually diverge.

Attributes where Bring! and GIMP differ
AttributeBring!GIMP
Pricing modelFree, with an optional paid Premium tier for extrasopen-source
PlatformsiOS, Android, WebGNU/Linux, macOS, Windows
CategoryProductivityPublishing
FoundedUnknown1995

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Bring!

  • Shared shopping lists
  • Icon-based item catalogue
  • Recipe to list
  • Multiple lists
  • Offline use
  • Optional Premium tier

Only in GIMP

  • Photo editing
  • Digital painting
  • Image processing
  • Batch editing
  • Filters
  • Color correction
  • Layer support
  • Script-fu automation

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bring!

  • A household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription requirednot GIMP
  • Someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every timenot GIMP
  • A user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe managernot GIMP
  • A family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automaticallynot GIMP

GIMP

  • Photo editing and retouching with professional colour managementnot Bring!
  • Digital art creation with power and flexibility for image transformationnot Bring!
  • Icon and UI element design for application developmentnot Bring!
  • Batch image processing through Python, C, C++, and Scheme scriptingnot Bring!

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Bring!

  • Its recipe management is simpler than AnyList or Samsung Food, so it is a weaker choice for someone who wants to build out a recipe collection.
  • It has no smart appliance integration, unlike Samsung Food, so it offers nothing extra for a household with connected kitchen hardware.
  • Store-layout customisation for sorting items is less granular than AnyList offers.
  • The icon-based catalogue, while fast, can be limiting for unusual or specific items not well represented in the illustrated catalogue.
  • The free tier carries ads, which the optional Premium subscription removes.

GIMP

  • GPLv3 licence requires derivative works to be open-source and freely distributed
  • Community-driven development with no commercial support tier
  • No native CMYK support for professional print workflows
  • Ecosystem depends on community plugins and scripts for advanced features

Pricing, plan by plan

Bring!

Free
  • Bring!Free
    • Shared shopping lists
    • Icon-based item catalogue
    • Recipe to list
  • Bring! Premium$1.99/month
    • Ad removal
    • Extra themes and convenience features

GIMP

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the GIMP review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Bring! if

  • You need shared shopping lists.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iOS, Android, Web.
  • You also want icon-based item catalogue.
Bring! review

Choose GIMP if

  • You need photo editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows.
  • You also want digital painting.
GIMP review

Questions people ask

Is Bring! or GIMP better?
Neither clearly leads. Bring! starts at Free and GIMP at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bring! or GIMP?
Bring! starts at Free and GIMP at Free.
Does Bring! or GIMP run on more platforms?
Bring! runs on iOS, Android, Web. GIMP runs on GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows.
Can I use Bring! for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bring! best used for?
Bring! is most often used for a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required, someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time, a user who wants basic recipe-to-list functionality without a full recipe manager, a family wanting separate lists for different stores or occasions kept in sync automatically. Of those, a household that wants a fast, free shared shopping list with no subscription required and someone who prefers picking items from a visual catalogue rather than typing free text every time are not what GIMP is typically brought in for.
What can Bring! do that GIMP cannot?
Bring! covers Shared shopping lists, Icon-based item catalogue, Recipe to list, Multiple lists. GIMP covers Photo editing, Digital painting, Image processing, Batch editing.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bring!: Is Bring! free?

Yes, the core shared shopping list function is free; Premium is optional and adds cosmetic and convenience extras.

GIMP: How much does GIMP cost?

GIMP is completely free to use and distribute. The software is released under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3), an open-source license that guarantees freedom to use, modify, and distribute.

Source
Bring!: Does it support recipes?

It has a simpler recipe-to-list feature, less developed than AnyList or Samsung Food.

GIMP: Can I modify and distribute GIMP?

Yes, GIMP's source code is available for modification and redistribution according to the terms of the GPLv3 license.

Source
Bring!: Does it work offline?

Yes, lists remain usable offline and sync once a connection is restored.

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