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Scissor vs GitHubCard

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Scissor compared with GitHubCard
DetailScissor logo ScissorGitHubCard logo GitHubCard
What it doesFree vector and pixel design editor that runs in your browser Drag-and-drop GitHub profile README generator
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Freemium
PricingNot given Free for all core features. Pro Lifetime: $19 USD one-time payment for premium backgrounds, premium fonts, watermark-free exports, and 4x PNG exports.
Key features
  • Pen, curvature, pencil and shape tools with editable Bézier paths and live shapes
  • Type on a point, in an area and on a path with OpenType features and glyphs panel
  • Layers, groups, masks and clipping support
  • Fill with solid colours, gradients, meshes and patterns, and recolour artwork
  • Live non-destructive effects including shadows, glows, blur, distort, warp and 3D
  • Image trace to convert raster images into editable vector paths
  • Pixel layers for painting and raster work alongside vector art
  • Multiple grid types including orthogonal, isometric, hexagonal and perspective
  • Free Transform tool for scaling, rotating and distorting selections
  • Open SVG, PDF, EPS, .ai and PSD files; export to SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG and WebP
  • 20+ draggable widgets including stats, heatmaps, streaks, and language cards
  • GitHub stats cards, contribution heatmaps, commit streaks, language and stack snapshots, top languages cards, top repositories, and star history
  • Real-time data from GitHub with automatic caching
  • SVG and PNG export
  • Canvas editor with drag-and-drop interface
  • Global theme settings for background and typography
  • Stable published links that never change
  • Sign in with GitHub to save and manage designs
  • Profile card and repository card types
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in browser with no install, account or upload required
  • All work stays on your device with complete privacy—no server uploads
  • Works offline and can be installed as a Progressive Web App
  • Available in 15 languages
  • Full-featured vector editor with Bézier paths, effects and image tracing
  • Single link replaces multiple embeds and services in README files
  • Unified visual system keeps profile, repository, and stats pieces cohesive
  • Fewer dependencies and automatic updates reduce maintenance overhead
  • One canvas handles layout, data, and widgets instead of splitting across tools
  • One-time $19 payment with no subscription required
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check4 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)64
Citation Flow (Majestic)3221
Referring domains (Majestic)10133

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