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 SSuite Gif Animator. The best-ranked option with a free plan is FlexClip. The lowest first paid tier on this page is FlexClip at $1/mo.
Making a GIF may start with imported video, a screen recording, or an animation. Compare Brush Ninja, Ezgif, and ImgPlay with the other entries on video import and screen recording, then check maximum file size and maximum GIF duration for export limits. Transparent GIF export and watermark-free export can also shape which tool suits your intended result. The comparison includes supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing, giving you practical details to weigh alongside how you prefer to create and export GIFs.
33 GIF maker software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
33ranked
5free plans on this page
$1/molowest paid tier
4 Oct 2026last checked
Input list GIF Maker Software 25 channels on this page · 70 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromVideo importScreen recordingWatermark-free exportTransparent GIF exportMaximum file sizeMaximum GIF duration Spec sheet Score
01 Brush Ninja Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.5
02 FlexClip Free planYesPaid from$19.99/moVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.5
03 SSuite Gif Animator Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.7
04 MakeAGIF Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingNoWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportYesMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF duration20 sec 6/8spec lines stated 6.5
05 Terminalizer Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.5
06 GIPHY Create Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.1
07 LICEcap Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingYesWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportYesMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.1
08 Piskel Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.1
09 GIF Editor Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 6.0
10 Gifox Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingYesWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.0
11 Honeycam Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingYesWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportYesMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF duration3,600 sec 6/8spec lines stated 6.0
12 ImgPlay Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingYesWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportYesMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.0
13 Wigglegram Creator Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importNoScreen recordingNoWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
14 Gifcurry Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingNoWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.9
15 Gifsicle Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportYesMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
16 Gifski Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
17 GiftedMotion Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportYesMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
18 GifTuna Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 5.9
19 Animaker GIF Maker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingYesWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.8
20 Apowersoft GIF Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingYesWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.8
21 Ezgif Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingYesWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportYesMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
22 Momento Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.8
23 Gickr Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportNoTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 5.7
24 GifLoop Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importYesScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportYesTransparent GIF exportYesMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.7
25 Figma GIF Maker Free planYesPaid fromnot statedVideo importnot statedScreen recordingnot statedWatermark-free exportnot statedTransparent GIF exportnot statedMaximum file sizenot statedMaximum GIF durationnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 5.6
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Questions about this list
Which GIF maker software is ranked first on Specifiction?
Brush Ninja is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 7.5. FlexClip is second and SSuite Gif Animator 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, FlexClip has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing. Paid placements never change a rank.
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