Best GIF Maker Software in 2026
Updated
In short: FlexClip is ranked #1 of 33 as of 28 September 2026, ahead of Brush Ninja and ImgPlay. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Brush Ninja. The lowest first paid tier on this page is FlexClip at $1/mo.
GIF maker software covers different ways to create an animation, including importing video or recording a screen. The ranking opens with ImgPlay, Brush Ninja, and GIPHY Create, followed by GifLoop and Momento. Compare video import and screen recording alongside maximum file size and maximum GIF duration to assess source and export limits. Transparent GIF export and watermark-free export may matter for your intended result. Supported platforms, free plans, and paid-from pricing round out the comparison. Consider your preferred way to make a GIF and the output you need, then weigh these listed features.
33 GIF maker software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | App | Score | From | Free plan | Paid from | Video import | Screen recording | Watermark-free export | Transparent GIF export | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FlexClip | 7.9 | $1/mo | Yes | 19.99 /mo | — | — | — | — | View |
| 2 | Brush Ninja | 7.7 | $4/mo | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 3 | ImgPlay | 6.8 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 4 | GIF Studio | 6.7 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | View |
| 5 | GifLoop | 6.7 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | View |
| 6 | GIPHY Create | 6.7 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 7 |  Momento | 6.7 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | View |
| 8 | Giffer | 6.5 | — | No | — | Yes | No | Yes | — | View |
| 9 | Spritelove | 6.4 | — | No | — | No | No | — | — | View |
| 10 |  MakeAGIF | 6.0 | Free | Yes | — | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | View |
| 11 | Gifox | 5.4 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 12 | Honeycam | 5.4 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 13 |  LICEcap | 5.4 | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | — | Yes | View |
| 14 |  Animaker GIF Maker | 5.3 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 15 | Apowersoft GIF | 5.3 | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | View |
| 16 | Ezgif | 5.3 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | View |
| 17 | Figma GIF Maker | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 18 | GGIFF | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | Yes | View |
| 19 |  Gickr | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | No | — | View |
| 20 |  GIF Editor | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | Yes | — | — | — | View |
| 21 |  Gifcurry | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | Yes | No | — | — | View |
| 22 | Piskel | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | View |
| 23 |  ScreenToGif | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 |  Wigglegram Creator | 5.2 | — | Yes | — | No | No | — | — | View |
| 25 |  Gifsicle | 5.1 | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which GIF maker software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
FlexClip is ranked #1 of 33 with a score of 7.9. Brush Ninja is second and ImgPlay third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, FlexClip has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.