RefShelf AlternativesResearch Managers and other similar apps like RefShelf

RefShelf is described as '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' and is a research manager in the education & reference category. There are nine alternatives to RefShelf for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best RefShelf alternative is Eagle . It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try PureRef or BeeRef. Other great apps like RefShelf are Kuadro, RefCanvas, DroidRef and SuperJPG.

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  1. Eagle icon

    Eagle

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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

    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 RefShelf.

    • Eagle is the most popular commercial alternative to RefShelf.

    • Eagle is Paid and ProprietaryRefShelf is Free and Proprietary
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    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.

    15 PureRef alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • PureRef is the most popular free alternative to RefShelf.

    • PureRef is Free and ProprietaryRefShelf is also Free and Proprietary
    • PureRef is Lightweight and CustomizableRefShelf is not according to our users
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    BeeRef

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

    • BeeRef is Free and Open SourceRefShelf is Free and Proprietary
    • BeeRef is Lightweight and Privacy focusedRefShelf is not according to our users
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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...

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    Kuadro

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  7. 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...

    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, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to RefShelf.

    • RefCanvas is Freemium and ProprietaryRefShelf is Free and Proprietary
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Android
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    LibreRef

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    A free as in freedom digital referencing tool for artists.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
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    Refbox

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    Refbox is a floating visual workspace that keeps your reference images, videos, and inspiration always visible so you can stay focused and create without interruptions.

    10 Refbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
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