Gemini GIF vs GifRun

Gemini GIF is a Python tool that turns text prompts into animated GIFs using Google’s Gemini API. It uses Gemini 2.0 Flash, with `models/gemini-2.0-flash-exp` listed as the default model. You can set the animation’s subject and style, adjust its prompt template, and choose a frame rate. Automatic retries help it generate multiple frames. Its command-line interface shows progress bars, supports verbose logging, and can disable automatic GIF previews. Save output to a chosen file, or use the default `animation_.gif`. A programmatic Python API is also available for other projects. Gemini GIF requires Python 3.10 or later and a Gemini API key, which can be supplied through a `.env` file, an environment variable, or a command-line argument. GIF generation uses imageio. The tool is free and open source under the MIT License, and supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.

GifRun is a web tool for making GIF and WebP animations from YouTube, Vimeo, other supported video links, and uploaded videos. Its editor offers draggable text overlays, cropping, speed and frame-rate controls, filters, and output-resolution selection. Direct uploads accept MP4, MOV, and MKV files up to 200 MB. A free registered account supports clips up to 20 seconds and 600px resolution, with a watermark; anonymous use is limited to 10 seconds and 520px, also with a watermark and possible advertisements. PRO plans remove the duration cap and support output up to 2K without watermarks or ads, along with direct uploads. Pricing includes $5 a month, $50 a year, and a non-recurring $10.00 USD payment for 60 days of access. PRO subscribers can generate videos from text prompts using OpenAI Sora. Signed-in users can save creations to profiles and share image pages, while public images support likes, comments, feeds, and notifications. The maker says monthly and yearly subscriptions qualify for a full refund within 14 days.