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Graphite vs Photoflare
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Graphite | Photoflare |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 27k | 470 |
| Latest | pre-4435 | v1.7.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 22 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Photoshop. Alternatives to Photoshop →
PartialGraphiteNondestructive vector and raster editing with layers and a node graph, in alpha; photo editing and digital painting are still on its roadmap.
PartialPhotoflareQuick image edits, painting, filters and batch processing on Linux and Windows, without layers.
Graphite
- latest-stable2022-02-04Latest Stable (Alpha 4 Release Series)pre-release
Photoflare
- v1.7.42026-08-03Fixed regression after updating the org domain for config path.
- v1.7.32026-07-31Fixed ruler setting not maintained.
- v1.7.22026-07-11• Fixed pasted (saved) image not set to current tab
- v1.7.12026-05-30Fixed dot directories showing in open dialog
- v1.7.02026-05-05v1.7.0 is the biggest PhotoFlare release to date, migrating to Qt 6 and bringing new selection tools, dark mode, rulers…
Graphite
✓ signed The latest release, pre-4435, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Photoflare
unsigned The latest release, v1.7.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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