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miniPaint vs Photoflare
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| Fact | miniPaint | Photoflare |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | C++ |
| Licence | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 3.5k | 470 |
| Latest | v4.14.3 | v1.7.4 |
| Last push | 2026-04-20 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 167 days between releases | about 22 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 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 →
PartialminiPaintLayers, selections, filters and basic retouching in the browser, with no upload of your images, not Photoshop's full feature set.
PartialPhotoflareQuick image edits, painting, filters and batch processing on Linux and Windows, without layers.
miniPaint
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…
miniPaint
unsigned The latest release, v4.14.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Photoflare
unsigned The latest release, v1.7.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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