Gifcurry vs Momento

Gifcurry is a free, open-source video editor for creating and editing GIFs on Linux and macOS. It accepts GIFs or videos and saves results as GIFs or videos. Both graphical and command-line interfaces are available. Editing controls cover cropping, trimming, seeking, duration and size changes, frame-rate settings, color-count adjustment, dithering, and subtitle import. Text overlays can be configured by font, size, color, position, outline, rotation, and timing. Linux installation options include an AppImage, prebuilt binaries, pacman, and snap; Mac installation instructions are provided in the project readme. Running it requires GTK+, GStreamer, FFmpeg, and ImageMagick. The maker says Windows will most likely work but has not tested it. The project began in 2016 and uses the BSD-3-Clause license. Suggested uses include GIFs for pull requests, README files, presentation slides, email replies, indie-game promotion, and custom Slack animated emoji.

Momento makes short visual videos and GIFs from photos, Live Photos, and videos on iOS and macOS. Its editing tools include text, effects, sound, stickers, frames, AR, music, filters, speed and direction controls, trimming, zoom, and GIPHY. Finished creations can be shared to TikTok, iMessage, WhatsApp, WeChat, LINE, Messenger, Instagram Stories, Instagram, and Snapchat. The app is available without registration, and videos are stored locally on the device according to its user agreement. The free plan costs nothing, though some features and visual effects may require fees. Momento Premium costs $9.99 a month and adds creation from the photo library, unlimited access to filters, frames, music, effects, and stickers, plus watermark removal or use of a personal logo. The privacy policy says device information and app-use analytics may be collected; shared videos and metadata may also be collected when users choose to share. The service does not provide backups, and subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends.