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Splitwave vs GIFUP

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Splitwave compared with GIFUP
DetailSplitwave logo SplitwaveGIFUP logo GIFUP
What it doesFree, open-source, node-based audio routing for macOS, Windows and Linux GIF tools that run in your browser with no upload, sign-up, watermark or file size limits
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2007
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelOpen source Free
PricingFree. Source code available under MIT license on GitHub. Not given
Key features
  • Node-based audio routing graph
  • Unlimited virtual audio devices
  • System audio and per-app audio capture
  • Microphone capture with noise suppression, gate, compressor and EQ
  • CLAP, AU and VST3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-format recording including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, Opus, MP3, AAC
  • Audio streaming over network via WebRTC and UDP
  • Real-time resampling between different sample rates
  • Convert video to GIF with trim, width and frame rate controls
  • Compress GIFs to meet platform size limits
  • Resize GIFs by exact pixels or percentage
  • Convert GIF to MP4
  • Crop GIFs to remove empty space or reframe
  • Add text to GIFs with caption options
  • Convert MP4 to GIF directly from phone or screen recording
  • Platform-specific presets for Discord, Slack, Twitch and WhatsApp
  • Generate shareable links for converted files
  • Local processing with no server uploads
What makes it different
  • Works on macOS, Linux and Windows with the same node graph approach
  • No kernel extension required on macOS
  • Open source under MIT license with full source code on GitHub
  • Includes built-in effects and supports third-party VST3, AU and CLAP plugins
  • Can record while routing audio in real time to multiple formats
  • All processing happens in your browser—files never upload to a server unless you request a shareable link
  • No file size limits or frame caps, only constrained by your computer's memory
  • Presets automatically configure output for specific platforms and their technical limits
  • Rebuilt in 2026 for modern browsers using FFmpeg WebAssembly technology
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)17 no change since last check26 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)812
Citation Flow (Majestic)1635
Referring domains (Majestic)13146

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