Side by side
Loupe vs Phiewer
Both stand on photo viewer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Linux
Loupe offers image viewing, metadata inspection, and quick editing on Linux at no cost. Users can obtain the latest version through Flathub, with builds for two listed architectures.
Visit Loupe Free plan Mac
Choose Phiewer if you want media browsing, file management and editing in a Mac app, with support for many formats and EXIF search. The free plan covers basic browsing and viewing; look elsewhere if you need a platform other than macOS.
Visit PhiewerThe facts
| Loupe | Phiewer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Phiewer PRO: $7.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apps.gnome.org | phiewer.com |
| On photo viewer software | #14 of 34 | #18 of 34 |
Loupe: what it does well
- Free Image Viewer plan.
- Supports cropping, rotating, and flipping.
- Views metadata and supports color management.
- Version 50.0 added JPEG 2000, XBM, and XPM.
What to know first
- Available on Linux only.
- Nightly builds may not work as intended.
- The listed download is 7 MiB.
Phiewer: what it does well
- Supports over 80 image, RAW, video and audio formats.
- Searches by name, tags, comments, date or EXIF data.
- Offers three gallery views and thumbnail or list file management.
- Can export multiple files and compress batches.
- Includes video playback speed, skip and loop controls.
What to know first
- PRO requires macOS 15.0 or later.
- Phiewer is available only for macOS.
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