BeeRef AlternativesImage Viewers and other similar apps like BeeRef

BeeRef is described as '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' and is a Image Viewer in the education & reference category. There are eight alternatives to BeeRef for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and Android apps. The best BeeRef alternative is PureRef, which is free. Other great apps like BeeRef are RefCanvas, opti, Creativit and DroidRef.

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BeeRef alternatives page was last updated Aug 14, 2024
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  1. PureRef icon

    PureRef

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    PureRef 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.

    13 PureRef alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    PureRef screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  References
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Support for Hotkeys
    5.  Non Destructive Editing
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Portable

    PureRef VS BeeRef

     

    • PureRef is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to BeeRef.

    • PureRef is the most popular free alternative to BeeRef.

    • PureRef is Free and ProprietaryBeeRef is Free and Open Source
    • PureRef is LightweightBeeRef is not according to our users
  2. RefCanvas icon

    RefCanvas

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    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...

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    RefCanvas screenshot 1

    RefCanvas Features

    1.  Batch Editing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  References
    6.  Moodboard

    RefCanvas VS BeeRef

     

    • RefCanvas is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to BeeRef.

    • RefCanvas is Freemium and ProprietaryBeeRef is Free and Open Source
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    opti

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    simple, transparent media viewer.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    opti screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  On top
    4.  Transparency

    opti VS BeeRef

     

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

    • opti is Free and Open SourceBeeRef is also Free and Open Source
    • opti is LightweightBeeRef is not according to our users
  5. Creativit icon

    Creativit

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

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Creativit screenshot 1

    Creativit Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Biometric Authentication
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Moodboard
    5.  Visual Board
    6.  Sync with iCloud

    Creativit VS BeeRef

     
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    DroidRef

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    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...

    7 DroidRef alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    DroidRef screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free

    DroidRef VS BeeRef

     
  7. RefShelf icon

    RefShelf

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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    RefShelf screenshot 1

    RefShelf VS BeeRef

     
  9. LibreRef icon

    LibreRef

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    A free as in freedom digital referencing tool for artists.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    LibreRef screenshot 1

    LibreRef VS BeeRef

     
  10. Paints-Undo icon

    Paints-Undo

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    Understand Human Behavior to Align True Needs! The name "Paints-Undo" is inspired by the similarity that, the model's outputs look like pressing the "undo" button (usually Ctrl+Z) many times in digital painting software.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Paints-Undo screenshot 1

    Paints-Undo Features

    1.  AI-Powered

    Paints-Undo VS BeeRef

     
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