GIPHY Create vs GIFDB

GIPHY Create9.2Visit GGIFDB8.7Visit

Higher score GIPHY Create #1 in GIF Libraries 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit GIPHY

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G GIFDB #2 in GIF Libraries 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit GIFDB

• GIPHY Create fits best

  People creating and editing GIFs across devices

• GIFDB fits best

  Free GIF browsing, sharing, and quick edits

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Side by side

Feature	GIPHY Create 9.2/10 Visit ↗	GGIFDB 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#1 in GIF Libraries	#2 in GIF Libraries
Best for	People creating and editing GIFs across devices	Free GIF browsing, sharing, and quick edits
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features GIPHY Create 0/5 · GIFDB 3/5
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Sticker library	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Animated emoji	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Attribution required	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Content moderation tools	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Monthly API requests	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Asset formats	Not checked yet	Gif
Our review
Pros	Imports JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MOV, and WebM files, plus media URLs Supports captions, stickers, layer trimming, and multiple crop shapes Mobile tools record GIFs and add filters and loop effects	Search and browse a library of over 500,000 GIFs Download and share without signup; embeds link back to GIFDB Browser tools cover conversion, compression, resizing, and memes
Cons	Uploads are limited to files under 100 MB and shorter than 15 seconds Mobile editing adds some options not listed for desktop Support channels include documentation	Embedded GIFs must link back to GIFDB Commercial use depends on each GIF’s original source and license No developer API documentation is published
Our verdict	GIPHY Create is a browser-based GIF maker for individuals and social-content creators who want to turn images, videos, or media URLs into GIFs. It supports web, iOS, and Android, with mobile tools for recording GIFs and importing… Read the review →	GIFDB is a free, web-based GIF library for people who want to find, share, or make lightweight animated content without creating an account. Its searchable collection includes over 500,000 GIFs, with categories spanning reactions,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GIPHY Create — where it wins

  • Imports JPG, PNG, GIF, MP4, MOV, and WebM files, plus media URLs
  • Supports captions, stickers, layer trimming, and multiple crop shapes
  • Mobile tools record GIFs and add filters and loop effects

  Where it doesn't

  • Uploads are limited to files under 100 MB and shorter than 15 seconds
  • Mobile editing adds some options not listed for desktop
  • Support channels include documentation

• GIFDB — where it wins

  • Search and browse a library of over 500,000 GIFs
  • Download and share without signup; embeds link back to GIFDB
  • Browser tools cover conversion, compression, resizing, and memes

  Where it doesn't

  • Embedded GIFs must link back to GIFDB
  • Commercial use depends on each GIF’s original source and license
  • No developer API documentation is published

• GIPHY Create9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free, cross-device GIF editor for turning short media clips into shareable creations.

  Visit GIPHYFull verdict →
• GGIFDB8.7/10 · Free plan

  A free web library for finding, sharing, and quickly editing GIFs.

  Visit GIFDBFull verdict →