GIPHY Create vs Reaction GIFs

GIPHY Create9.2Visit RGReaction GIFs7.7Visit

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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RG Reaction GIFs #6 in GIF Libraries 7.7/10 Free ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Reaction GIFs

• GIPHY Create fits best

  People creating and editing GIFs across devices

• Reaction GIFs fits best

  Finding reaction GIFs with context

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Side by side

Feature	GIPHY Create 9.2/10 Visit ↗	RGReaction GIFs 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.7
Ranking	#1 in GIF Libraries	#6 in GIF Libraries
Best for	People creating and editing GIFs across devices	Finding reaction GIFs with context
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Not checked yet
Free plan	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features GIPHY Create 0/5 · Reaction GIFs 0/5
API access	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
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	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 the collection and browse tags for emotions and situations Themed galleries include Love, LOL, OMG, Yes and No Individual posts explain suggested uses and GIF origins
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	Focused on finding and browsing GIFs, not creating them Web access only GIF delivery format only
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 →	For people looking for reaction media to share in online conversations, Reaction GIFs is a free, public library accessed through a web browser. Visitors can search its collection, browse reaction tags, and explore themed galleries. Its… 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

• Reaction GIFs — where it wins

  • Search the collection and browse tags for emotions and situations
  • Themed galleries include Love, LOL, OMG, Yes and No
  • Individual posts explain suggested uses and GIF origins

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on finding and browsing GIFs, not creating them
  • Web access only
  • GIF delivery format only

• GIPHY Create9.2/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit GIPHYFull verdict →
• RGReaction GIFs7.7/10 · Free

  A free web library for finding reaction GIFs by mood, theme and context.

  Visit Reaction GIFsFull verdict →