Side by side
nsxiv vs Pixea
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
nsxiv offers image browsing, thumbnail caching, and customization through configuration and scripts. Its Linux-only platform and build dependencies are important considerations.
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Free plan Mac
Pixea brings media browsing, image adjustments, and video playback together for macOS. The free version has useful editing tools, but limits batch edits to three images.
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| nsxiv | Pixea | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pixea Plus — yearly: $14.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | nsxiv.codeberg.page | imagetasks.com |
| On photo viewer software | #17 of 34 | #21 of 34 |
nsxiv: what it does well
- Image and thumbnail viewing modes.
- Supports zooming, panning, rotation, and animations.
- Customizable keyboard and mouse mappings.
- Can avoid cache and temporary files in private mode.
- Free software licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later.
What to know first
- Linux platform only.
- Requires X11 and Imlib2 1.11 or later.
- Requires building and installing with make.
Pixea: what it does well
- Supports RAW, HEIC, PSD, and AVIF images
- Browser searches and sorts folders and archives
- Editing includes crop, denoising, and watermarking
- Video player supports subtitles and playback speed
- No registration required during normal use
What to know first
- Free batch editing is limited to three images
- Object removal requires macOS 13 or later
- Requires macOS 11 or later