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lightgallery vs ksnip

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

lightgallery

6.0
Media & Design

ksnip

7.0
Media & Design

Screenshot and annotation tool

Metric lightgallery ksnip
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs - 63
90-day Installs 1 193
365-day Installs 9 777
Version 0.1.1 1.10.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.0K 3.1K
GitHub Forks 93 222
Open Issues 23 320
License GPL-3.0
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  • - Outdated codebase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

ksnip

Ksnip is a cross-platform screenshot and annotation tool with robust features, ideal for users needing precise image editing and sharing capabilities. It stands out with its open-source nature and support across multiple platforms.

Ksnip captures screenshots and allows for detailed annotations and image editing.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support across Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Comprehensive annotation and editing features
  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Persistent issues with HiDPI display support on macOS