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PixiEditor vs Pinta

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

PixiEditor

8.0
Media & Design

Open Source Universal 2D Graphics Editor

Pinta

8.0
Media & Design

Simple Gtk# Paint Program

Metric PixiEditor Pinta
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 18 214
90-day Installs 43 600
365-day Installs 454 2.4K
Version 2.1.0.23 3.1.2
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 7.2K 3.4K
GitHub Forks 280 343
Open Issues 177 190
License LGPL-3.0 MIT
Language C# C#
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Aug 5, 2025 Nov 14, 2013

Reviews

PixiEditor

PixiEditor is a versatile open-source 2D graphics editor built with modern technologies like Vulkan and Skia. It offers a comprehensive set of tools for design and development, appealing to both casual users and professionals seeking a customizable solution.

PixiEditor provides a universal platform for creating and editing 2D graphics with support for various file formats and advanced features.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a large, active community
  • + Modern technology stack including Vulkan and Skia
  • + Regular updates and active development

Cons

  • - No automatic updates
  • - Some UI issues on Windows (resolved)

Pinta

Pinta is a simple, free, and open-source painting and image editing application designed for casual artists and hobbyists. It offers a lightweight alternative to more complex tools, making it ideal for quick edits and creative projects.

Pinta is a lightweight, open-source drawing and image editing application.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source
  • + Lightweight and user-friendly
  • + Cross-platform compatibility

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Limited advanced features compared to professional tools