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Head-to-head · GIF Libraries

GIPHY Create vs Imgur

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score GIPHY Create #1 in GIF Libraries 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit GIPHY
Imgur #8 in GIF Libraries 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Imgur

GIPHY Create leads on 0 checks, Imgur on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGIPHY Create · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresImgur · 1 of 5

GIPHY Create scores higher on our rubric for gif libraries: 9.2 against 7.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

GIPHY Create is the better fit for people creating and editing GIFs across devices. Imgur is the better fit for hosting and sharing uploaded GIFs and images.

  • GIPHY Create fits best

    People creating and editing GIFs across devices

  • Imgur fits best

    Hosting and sharing uploaded GIFs and images

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Side by side

Feature GIPHY Create 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Imgur 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.4
Ranking #1 in GIF Libraries #8 in GIF Libraries
Best for People creating and editing GIFs across devices Hosting and sharing uploaded GIFs and images
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Features GIPHY Create 0/5 · Imgur 1/5
API access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Sticker library Not checked yet Not checked yet
Animated emoji Not checked yet Not checked yet
Attribution required Not checked yet Not checked yet
Content moderation tools Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly API requests Not checked yet Not checked yet
Asset formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
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
  • Free plan includes uploads, hidden or public posts, and direct image URLs
  • Supports albums, image edits, downloads, and HTML or BBCode links
  • Web, iOS, Android, and OAuth-based API access
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
  • Centers on uploaded images rather than a dedicated GIF-search catalog
  • Terms prohibit using Imgur as a CDN or for externally linked image libraries
  • Emerald pricing is not exposed on the official pages described
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…

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Imgur is a web and mobile service for uploading, organizing, editing, and sharing images, GIFs, videos, and albums. It suits people who want to host their own visual files, share direct image URLs, or publish posts to a community with…

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  1. GIPHY CreateGIF Libraries 9.2Free plan
  2. ImgurGIF Libraries 7.4Free plan

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

  • Imgur — where it wins

    • Free plan includes uploads, hidden or public posts, and direct image URLs
    • Supports albums, image edits, downloads, and HTML or BBCode links
    • Web, iOS, Android, and OAuth-based API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Centers on uploaded images rather than a dedicated GIF-search catalog
    • Terms prohibit using Imgur as a CDN or for externally linked image libraries
    • Emerald pricing is not exposed on the official pages described
  • GIPHY Create9.2/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit GIPHYFull verdict →
  • Imgur7.4/10 · Free plan

    A free image host for direct links and community sharing, not a dedicated GIF catalog.

    Visit ImgurFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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