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Avidemux vs ImageTracerJS
Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWeb+1
Visit Avidemux Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose ImageTracerJS if you need a free JavaScript raster-to-SVG tracer with browser and Node.js options, adjustable tracing, or Inkscape availability. Look elsewhere if your Node.js workflow needs built-in image loading or your command-line use depends on pal or layercontainerid.
Visit ImageTracerJSThe facts
| Avidemux | ImageTracerJS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | avidemux.sourceforge.net | github.com |
| Best place | #1 on text-to-speech software | #5 on image vectorization software |
Avidemux: what it does well
ImageTracerJS: what it does well
- Converts raster images into SVG vector output.
- Provides both browser use and a Node.js command-line interface.
- API can return SVG strings or tracedata.
- Offers tracing options and posterized, grayscale, detailed, and artistic presets.
- Unlicense permits commercial and non-commercial use, modification, and distribution.
What to know first
- Node.js image loading requires an external library.
- The CLI does not support the pal and layercontainerid options.
- The Unlicense provides the software as-is without warranty.