# gif.js vs Make A GIF

| Attribute | gif.js | Make A GIF |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42.8 (23% (low)) | 44.4 (40% (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":"A free online tool for making animated GIFs from multiple sources including image uploads, video files, YouTube and Facebook URLs, and live webcam capture. Premium features include custom watermarks and high-definition output. It is indexed under Gif Tools.","source":"https://makeagif.com","question":"What is Make A GIF?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Make A GIF offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://makeagif.com","question":"Is Make A GIF free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Make A GIF. 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://makeagif.com","question":"What platforms does Make A GIF support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Make A GIF, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://makeagif.com","question":"Can Make A GIF be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Make A GIF. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Make A GIF not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://makeagif.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Make A GIF have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| 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 | A free online tool for making animated GIFs from multiple sources including image uploads, video files, YouTube and Facebook URLs, and live webcam capture. Premium features include custom watermarks and high-definition output. |
| 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","screen_recording_direct_to_gif_capture":true,"video_to_gif_conversion_trimming_and_cropping":true,"custom_watermark_stamping_for_brand_protection":true}` |
| integrations.count | - | 2 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"YouTube","native":true,"direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"direction":"inbound"}]` |
| language.primary | JavaScript | - |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| 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":"freemium","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://makeagif.com","retrievedAt":"2026-09-01T16:07:51.731Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.gdpr | - | 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 | Make A GIF |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 2026-09-11T23:43:14.204Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*