PureRef AlternativesTop Image Viewers & Research Managers like PureRef

PureRef is described as 'Was created to be a simple and lightweight tool for artists to organize and view their reference images. Image can be scaled and collage can also be made' and is a popular Image Viewer in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to PureRef for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best PureRef alternative is Eagle . It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Pinterest or BeeRef. Other great apps like PureRef are Kuadro, opti, RefCanvas and Creativit.

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  1. Eagle icon

    Eagle

     99 likes

    Multi-format solution for managing, searching, and organizing images, videos, audio, and fonts with advanced tags, folders, smart folders, color filters, and over 90 design file previews. Features browser integration, annotations, and creative workflow support.

    68 Eagle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    • Eagle is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to PureRef.

    • Eagle is the most popular commercial alternative to PureRef.

    • Eagle is Paid and ProprietaryPureRef is Free and Proprietary
  2. Pinterest icon

    Pinterest

     246 likes

    A virtual pinboard where users collect and share a variety of ideas and inspirations, from wedding plans to T-shirts and DJ equipment, while following collections from people with great taste globally.

    93 Pinterest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
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    • Pinterest is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to PureRef.

    • Pinterest is the most popular free alternative to PureRef.

    • Pinterest is Free and ProprietaryPureRef is also Free and Proprietary
  4. BeeRef icon

    BeeRef

     23 likes

    BeeRef lets you quickly arrange your reference images and view them while you create. Its minimal interface is designed not to get in the way of your creative process.

    9 BeeRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about BeeRef as an Alternative to PureRef
    andersmmg
    Positive
    3

    It's open source and has very similar features to PureRef

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    • Almost everyone thinks BeeRef is a great PureRef alternative.

    • BeeRef is the most popular Linux alternative to PureRef.

    • BeeRef is the most popular Open Source alternative to PureRef.

    • BeeRef is Free and Open SourcePureRef is Free and Proprietary
    • BeeRef is Privacy focusedPureRef is not according to our users
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    Eagle

    Multi-format solution for managing, searching, and organizing images, videos, audio, and fonts with advanced tags, folders, smart folders, color filters, and over 90 design file previews. Features browser integration, annotations...

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    Kuadro

     11 likes

    Kuadro is an image viewer that allows you to open as many windows as you want, lay them out as you need them and store those layouts for later.

    It was designed to stay out of your way, and work around you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    bandai-anime000000
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    -3

    Kuadro is simple to use than PureRef.

    Shadowindark
    Positive
    -4

    It does have some nice feature as like PureRef

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    • Almost everyone thinks Kuadro is a great PureRef alternative.

    • Kuadro is Free and ProprietaryPureRef is also Free and Proprietary
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    opti

     7 likes

    simple, transparent media viewer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    RefCanvas

     4 likes

    RefCanvas is an intuitive tool for artists and designers who need a comprehensive reference app to bring their creative vision to life. With RefCanvas, you can import images and gifs as references onto an infinite canvas, allowing you to organize your ideas and concepts in one...

    8 RefCanvas alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • RefCanvas is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to PureRef.

    • RefCanvas is Freemium and ProprietaryPureRef is Free and Proprietary
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    Creativit

     2 likes

    Meet Creativit, a powerful digital moodboard that is designed to help you plan out and launch your next big creative project much faster.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. DroidRef icon

    DroidRef

     5 likes

    This is a free and open-source image reference board app for Android, like PureRef or VizRef. It lets you keep track of a large amount of reference images on an infinite canvas you can pan and zoom. You can crop out only the parts of each image you want to focus on and send...

    8 DroidRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Kosmik

     2 likes

    Kosmik is a visual research app that transforms your research workflow. It comes with a built-in browser and clipper so you never break your flow while you're working on your next project.

    3 Kosmik alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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  14. RefShelf icon

    RefShelf

     1 like

    Intuitive tool for viewing & managing reference images. Capture images from different sources, store them, provide access to any in one click. View images in always on top mode by default. Convenient for everyday use not only for CG artists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. CThruView Transparent Image Viewer icon

    CThruView Transparent Image Viewer

     2 likes

    CThruView is a free transparent image viewer that allows mouse clicks to go through the image. This makes your image see through and click through, so use it as tracing paper, splash screen or watermark.

    10 CThruView Transparent Image Viewer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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