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lightgallery vs GIMP

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

lightgallery

6.0
Media & Design

GIMP

8.0
Media & Design

Free and open-source image editor

Metric lightgallery GIMP
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs - 4.1K
90-day Installs 1 10.9K
365-day Installs 9 43.4K
Version 0.1.1 3.2.4
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.0K 6.0K
GitHub Forks 93 852
Open Issues 23 -
License NOASSERTION
Language JavaScript C
Last GitHub Commit 6y ago 2mo ago
First Seen Mar 6, 2017 Aug 9, 2023

Reviews

lightgallery

lightgallery is a modern, cross-platform image viewer built with Electron and Node.js. It offers a sleek interface and supports various image formats, making it a good choice for users who need a versatile image viewer. However, concerns about maintenance and unresolved issues may affect its reliability.

lightgallery is a modern, cross-platform image viewer built with Electron and Node.js.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support
  • + Modern and sleek interface
  • + Open-source

Cons

  • - Outdated codebase
  • - Unresolved open issues

GIMP

GIMP is a powerful, free, and open-source image editor offering a wide range of features for photo manipulation and digital art creation. It is ideal for photographers, designers, and anyone needing professional-grade editing tools without the cost.

GIMP allows users to create, edit, and manipulate images with advanced tools and features.

Pros

  • + Extensive feature set for image editing and manipulation
  • + Free and open-source with active community contributions
  • + Available across multiple platforms

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may require manual checking for new versions
  • - Steep learning curve for new users