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Photoflare vs Pinta
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| Fact | Photoflare | Pinta |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C# |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 470 | 4.1k |
| Latest | v1.7.4 | 3.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 22 days between releases | about 39 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 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 →
PartialPhotoflareQuick image edits, painting, filters and batch processing on Linux and Windows, without layers.
PartialPintaBasic painting, editing, layers and effects modelled on Paint.NET, not Photoshop's full feature set.
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…
Photoflare
unsigned The latest release, v1.7.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Pinta
✓ signed The latest release, 3.1.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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