# gif.js vs Kapwing

| Attribute | gif.js | Kapwing |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42.8 (23% (low)) | 57.6 (30% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 141 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 4,973 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A JavaScript library that enables creation of animated GIF files directly in web browsers using web workers for efficient background processing It is indexed under Gif Tools.","source":"https://jnordberg.github.io/gif.js","question":"What is gif.js?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"gif.js is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://jnordberg.github.io/gif.js","question":"Is gif.js free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to gif.js. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://jnordberg.github.io/gif.js","question":"What platforms does gif.js support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. gif.js is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/jnordberg/gif.js","question":"Is gif.js open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"An online video editing and content creation tool designed for teams to produce videos, GIFs, images, and audio. Includes AI-powered features like automatic speech generation, background removal, and subtitle generation. It is indexed under Gif Tools.","source":"https://www.kapwing.com/pricing","question":"What is Kapwing?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kapwing offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $24 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.kapwing.com/pricing","question":"Is Kapwing free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Kapwing. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.kapwing.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Kapwing support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Kapwing, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.kapwing.com/pricing","question":"Can Kapwing be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Kapwing, including YouTube, Google and Facebook. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.kapwing.com/pricing","question":"What does Kapwing integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Kapwing is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.kapwing.com/pricing","question":"Where is Kapwing available?","confidence":0.5}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A JavaScript library that enables creation of animated GIF files directly in web browsers using web workers for efficient background processing | An online video editing and content creation tool designed for teams to produce videos, GIFs, images, and audio. Includes AI-powered features like automatic speech generation, background removal, and subtitle generation. |
| features.capabilities | `{"architecture_model":"browser_web_utility","gpl_or_permissive_oss_license":true,"video_to_gif_conversion_trimming_and_cropping":true,"frame_by_frame_canvas_drawing_and_pixel_editing":true,"lossy_compression_and_frame_rate_reduction_algorithms":true}` | `{"architecture_model":"browser_web_utility"}` |
| integrations.count | - | 3 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"category":"video","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Google","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"auth","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| market.availability | - | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free, open source (MIT)","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://jnordberg.github.io/gif.js","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:08:26.443Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$24/month or $192/year","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":24,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":192,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For individuals and teams who need to supercharge their content creation workflow","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$600/year","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":600,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For large organizations that need advanced controls and support","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. From $24/month (Pro) or $600/year (Business).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.kapwing.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:10:00.225Z","startingPrice":{"amount":24,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":24,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.scorecard | 2.5 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=gif.js&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Gif Tools)

| Capability | gif.js | Kapwing |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Architecture model | Browser web utility | Browser web utility |
| Screen recording direct to gif capture | - | - |
| Lossy compression and frame rate reduction algorithms | ✓ | - |
| Webp and mp4 modern format export support | - | - |
| Standardized meme text macro library and templates | - | - |
| Video to gif conversion trimming and cropping | ✓ | - |
| AI background removal for transparent stickers | - | - |
| Custom watermark stamping for brand protection | - | - |
| Slack discord and imessage native integration | - | - |
| Frame by frame canvas drawing and pixel editing | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| Gpl or permissive oss license | ✓ | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-09-11T23:38:54.196Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*