Refbox AlternativesResearch Managers and other similar apps like Refbox

Refbox is described as 'Floating visual workspace that keeps your reference images, videos, and inspiration always visible so you can stay focused and create without interruptions' and is a research manager in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Refbox for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPad and Android apps. The best Refbox alternative is Pinterest, which is free. Other great apps like Refbox are Eagle , PureRef, BeeRef and Kuadro.

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  1. Pinterest icon
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    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.

    89 Pinterest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • Pinterest is the most popular free alternative to Refbox.

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

    65 Eagle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • Eagle is the most popular commercial alternative to Refbox.

    • Eagle is Paid and ProprietaryRefbox is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. PureRef icon
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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.

    15 PureRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • PureRef is the most popular Linux alternative to Refbox.

    • PureRef is Free and ProprietaryRefbox is Paid and Proprietary
    • PureRef is Lightweight and CustomizableRefbox is not according to our users
  4. BeeRef icon
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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • BeeRef is the most popular Open Source alternative to Refbox.

    • BeeRef is Free and Open SourceRefbox is Paid and Proprietary
    • BeeRef is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRefbox is not according to our users
  5. Kuadro icon
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    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.

    11 Kuadro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Creativit icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. RefCanvas icon
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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...

    8 RefCanvas alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    • RefCanvas is Freemium and ProprietaryRefbox is Paid and Proprietary
  8. DroidRef icon
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. RefShelf icon
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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.

    9 RefShelf alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. LibreRef icon
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    A free as in freedom digital referencing tool for artists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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