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Head-to-head · Photo Viewer Software

Geeqie vs Loupe

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Geeqie #4 in Photo Viewer Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Geeqie
Loupe #8 in Photo Viewer Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Loupe

Geeqie leads on 0 checks, Loupe on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGeeqie · 8.8/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresGeeqie · 5 of 5

Geeqie scores higher on our rubric for photo viewer software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

Geeqie is the better fit for free cross-platform photo organization. Loupe is the better fit for linux users wanting a simple modern viewer.

  • Geeqie fits best

    Free cross-platform photo organization

  • Loupe fits best

    Linux users wanting a simple modern viewer

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Side by side

Feature Geeqie 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Loupe 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.2
Ranking #4 in Photo Viewer Software #8 in Photo Viewer Software
Best for Free cross-platform photo organization Linux users wanting a simple modern viewer
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Linux, macOS, Windows Linux
Support Community, Docs Docs, Community
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features Geeqie 5/5 · Loupe 2/5
RAW image support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Side-by-side compare ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Contact sheets ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Color management ✓ ✓
Metadata viewer ✓ ✓
Specs
Supported platforms Linux, macOS, Windows linux
Our review
Pros
  • Supports RAW files, broad image formats, and color-managed viewing.
  • Compares images in split view with up to four panes.
  • Combines metadata editing, collections, search, and duplicate finding.
  • Free and open-source with file chooser, file manager, and drag-and-drop workflows
  • Shows image properties and embedded EXIF metadata
  • Includes crop, rotate, flip, zoom, trash, copy, and send actions
Cons
  • Its workflow centers on desktop folders rather than imported libraries.
  • The listed integration is GIMP, so its ecosystem focus is narrow.
  • File management is extensive, but advanced editing uses external editors.
  • Available on Linux rather than across multiple desktop platforms
  • Basic editing tools do not replace a full image editor
  • Format support can vary by system, with RAW support not established as standard
Our verdict

Geeqie is a free, open-source desktop photo viewer and organizer for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is aimed at people who want to browse folders directly, inspect RAW and other image formats, compare images, and organize files without…

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Loupe, also presented as GNOME Image Viewer, is a desktop application for opening, browsing, and viewing images on Linux. It suits users who want a simple viewer that can open files from a chooser, file manager, or drag-and-drop action,…

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  1. GeeqiePhoto Viewer Software 8.8Free plan
  2. LoupePhoto Viewer Software 8.2Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Geeqie — where it wins

    • Supports RAW files, broad image formats, and color-managed viewing.
    • Compares images in split view with up to four panes.
    • Combines metadata editing, collections, search, and duplicate finding.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its workflow centers on desktop folders rather than imported libraries.
    • The listed integration is GIMP, so its ecosystem focus is narrow.
    • File management is extensive, but advanced editing uses external editors.

  • Loupe — where it wins

    • Free and open-source with file chooser, file manager, and drag-and-drop workflows
    • Shows image properties and embedded EXIF metadata
    • Includes crop, rotate, flip, zoom, trash, copy, and send actions

    Where it doesn't

    • Available on Linux rather than across multiple desktop platforms
    • Basic editing tools do not replace a full image editor
    • Format support can vary by system, with RAW support not established as standard
  • Geeqie8.8/10 · Free plan

    A capable free viewer for RAW files, comparisons, metadata, collections, and bulk file work.

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  • Loupe8.2/10 · Free plan

    A free, open-source Linux viewer for straightforward browsing, metadata, and basic image edits.

    Visit LoupeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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