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Head-to-head · GIF Maker Software

ScreenToGif vs MakeAGIF

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score ScreenToGif #7 in GIF Maker Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit ScreenToGif
MakeAGIF #8 in GIF Maker Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit MakeAGIF

ScreenToGif leads on 1 check, MakeAGIF on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreScreenToGif · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresMakeAGIF · 3 of 4

ScreenToGif scores higher on our rubric for gif maker software: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

ScreenToGif offers screen recording; MakeAGIF doesn't.

ScreenToGif is the better fit for free Windows screen-to-GIF recording. MakeAGIF is the better fit for web GIF creation from online video.

  • ScreenToGif fits best

    Free Windows screen-to-GIF recording

  • MakeAGIF fits best

    Web GIF creation from online video

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Side by side

Feature ScreenToGif 8.6/10 Visit ↗ MakeAGIF 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #7 in GIF Maker Software #8 in GIF Maker Software
Best for Free Windows screen-to-GIF recording Web GIF creation from online video
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Windows Web, Chrome extension
Integrations 2 integrations 6 integrations
Features ScreenToGif 2/4 · MakeAGIF 3/4
Video import ✓ ✓
Screen recording ✓ (best) —
Watermark-free export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Transparent GIF export Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum GIF duration Not checked yet 20 sec
Supported platforms Windows 10/11 Web browser; Chrome extension; API
Our review
Pros
  • Free and open source with screen, webcam, and sketchboard recording
  • Integrated frame editor supports annotations, resizing, cropping, and imports
  • Exports GIF, APNG, video, PSD, and PNG with FFmpeg and Gifski support
  • Converts YouTube, social video URLs, uploads, and webcam captures
  • Adds captions, stickers, filters, speed controls, and ping-pong effects
  • Offers web, API, and Chrome extension access
Cons
  • Windows-only, with support focused on Windows 10 and 11
  • Desktop workflow may be more than needed for simple GIF conversion
  • Recording and editing are centered on frame sequences rather than broad media workflows
  • Video-to-GIF duration is capped at 20 seconds
  • Advanced features such as HD GIFs require Premium Membership
  • The editor is focused on GIF creation rather than screen recording
Our verdict

ScreenToGif is a free, open-source Windows desktop application for creating GIFs from selected screen areas, webcam video, or sketchboard drawings. It is aimed at people who need to capture demonstrations, interface activity, annotated…

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MakeAGIF is a browser-based GIF creation and sharing service for individuals and casual creators. It supports GIF creation from uploaded images, uploaded videos, video URLs, YouTube URLs, social video URLs, and webcam captures. The editor…

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  1. ScreenToGifGIF Maker Software 8.6Free plan
  2. MakeAGIFGIF Maker Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ScreenToGif — where it wins

    • Free and open source with screen, webcam, and sketchboard recording
    • Integrated frame editor supports annotations, resizing, cropping, and imports
    • Exports GIF, APNG, video, PSD, and PNG with FFmpeg and Gifski support

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows-only, with support focused on Windows 10 and 11
    • Desktop workflow may be more than needed for simple GIF conversion
    • Recording and editing are centered on frame sequences rather than broad media workflows

  • MakeAGIF — where it wins

    • Converts YouTube, social video URLs, uploads, and webcam captures
    • Adds captions, stickers, filters, speed controls, and ping-pong effects
    • Offers web, API, and Chrome extension access

    Where it doesn't

    • Video-to-GIF duration is capped at 20 seconds
    • Advanced features such as HD GIFs require Premium Membership
    • The editor is focused on GIF creation rather than screen recording

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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