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Graphite vs Pinta
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Graphite | Pinta |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Rust | C# |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 27k | 4.1k |
| Latest | pre-4435 | 3.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 39 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 8 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 29 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.
PartialPintaBasic painting, editing, layers and effects modelled on Paint.NET, not Photoshop's full feature set.
Graphite
✓ signed The latest release, pre-4435, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Pinta
✓ signed The latest release, 3.1.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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