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miniPaint vs Paint.NET: catalog facts
miniPaintPaint.NET
Free

Free and open source under the MIT license.

Free

The Classic release from getpaint.net is free for personal, academic, commercial…

Web, Self-hosted Windows
  • Runs in the browser with nothing to install
  • Layers and filters
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Fewer tools than desktop editors like GIMP or Photoshop
  • Limited to what the browser can handle for large images
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
Web application, Self-hosted Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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