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miniPaint vs Pixlr: catalog facts
miniPaint	Pixlr
Free Free and open source under the MIT license.	Freemium Free to use in the browser, with paid plans listed on its pricing page.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Runs in the browser with nothing to install Layers and filters	Runs in the browser with no install More than 20 editing tools plus a collage maker
Fewer tools than desktop editors like GIMP or Photoshop Limited to what the browser can handle for large images	Needs an internet connection AI features rely on third-party models
Web application, Self-hosted	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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