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Phiewer vs Viewnior
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 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 Phiewer Free plan Linux
Viewnior covers viewing, basic edits, wallpaper setting, and metadata display in a free GNU/Linux application. Check your system’s GDK-PixBuf support for the image formats you need.
Visit ViewniorThe facts
| Phiewer | Viewnior | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Linux |
| Lowest paid plan | Phiewer PRO: $7.99, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | phiewer.com | siyanpanayotov.com |
| On photo viewer software | #18 of 34 | #22 of 34 |
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.
Viewnior: what it does well
- Free and licensed under GPLv3
- Supports fullscreen viewing, slideshows, and animation
- Can rotate, flip, crop, save, and delete images
- Displays EXIF and IPTC metadata
- Configurable mouse actions
What to know first
- Not available for Windows or MacOSX
- Image formats depend on installed GDK-PixBuf support
- Tested under GNU/Linux only
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