miniPaint vs open-pencil

Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

miniPaint

MIT

Online image editor with layers, filters, and effects that runs entirely in the browser. An open source Photoshop alternative with no ads or account required.

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open-pencil

MIT

AI-native design editor with real-time collaboration, component system, and Figma-compatible file format.

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Side-by-side comparison

	miniPaint	open-pencil
License	MIT	MIT
Self-hostable	Yes	No
GitHub Stars	999	33,671
Forks	34	2,316
Open Issues	6	1,315
Last Commit	Apr 27, 2026	Apr 23, 2026
First Released	Mar 29, 2026	Jul 6, 2016
Categories	Graphic Design Tools	Graphic Design Tools AI & Machine Learning
Tags	#browser #editor #image-editor	#ai agent #editor #collaboration

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