Best GIF Maker Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Brush Ninja is ranked #1 of 33 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of FlexClip and GIPHY Create. The best-ranked option with a free plan is FlexClip. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Brush Ninja at $4/mo.
Making a GIF may begin with video, a screen recording, or another source, so consider how you want to create and export the result. These ranked entries start with Brush Ninja, Ezgif, and ImgPlay. Compare video import and screen recording, then check maximum file size and maximum GIF duration for the limits shown. Transparent GIF export and watermark-free export may matter for the output you need. Supported platforms, free plans, and paid-from pricing round out the comparison. Weigh these factors against your source material and the way you plan to use the finished GIF.
33 GIF maker software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
GIF Maker Software, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 5 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 Brush NinjaPaid from $4/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 FlexClipPaid from $11.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 GIPHY CreateFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 MakeAGIFFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 5 SSuite Gif AnimatorFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 6 Terminalizer
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 Gifox
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 LICEcap
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 9 Honeycam
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 10 ImgPlay
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 Piskel
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 12 Animaker GIF Maker
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 13 Apowersoft GIF
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 14 Ezgif
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 GIF Editor
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 16 Gifcurry
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 Wigglegram Creator
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 Gickr
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 GifLoop
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 20 Gifsicle
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 21 Gifski
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 22 GiftedMotion
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 23 GifTuna
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 24 Momento
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 Figma GIF Maker
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Video import | Screen recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brush Ninja | 7.3 | Free plan | $4/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 2 | FlexClip | 7.2 | Free plan | $11.99/mo | Yes | 19.99 /mo | — | — |
| 3 | GIPHY Create | 7.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | MakeAGIF | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 5 | SSuite Gif Animator | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | Terminalizer | 6.3 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 7 | Gifox | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | LICEcap | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 9 | Honeycam | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | ImgPlay | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Piskel | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 12 | Animaker GIF Maker | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | Apowersoft GIF | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Ezgif | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | GIF Editor | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 16 | Gifcurry | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | No |
| 17 | Wigglegram Creator | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | No | No |
| 18 | Gickr | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 19 | GifLoop | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 20 | Gifsicle | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 21 | Gifski | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 22 | GiftedMotion | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 23 | GifTuna | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 24 | Momento | 5.7 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 25 | Figma GIF Maker | 5.6 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which GIF maker software is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
Brush Ninja is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 7.3. FlexClip is second and GIPHY Create third.
How many of these have a free plan?
5 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Brush Ninja has the lowest first paid tier we found: $4/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on.