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The Best Nomacs Alternatives in 2026

24 alternatives3 free · 23 open source

Looking for something like Nomacs? Here are 24 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 3 are free or have a free plan and 23 are open source.

About Nomacsgithub.com/nomacs/nomacs
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nomacs lets users view images on Windows, Linux, and macOS through a cross-platform viewer.

PricingNot confirmed
PlatformsLinux, Windows

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#AlternativePricingOpen sourcePlatforms
1oculante —YesWindows, macOS, Linux
2ImagefanReloaded —YesLinux, Windows
3PhotoQt FreeYesLinux, Windows
4Flameshot —YesLinux, macOS, Web
5HDRView —Yes—
6qimgv —Yes—
7Q View —Yes—
8Lap —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
9FlipFlip —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
10tev —YesLinux, macOS, Windows
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oculante

github.com/woelper/oculanteOpen source
Also covers image tools, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

View and edit images across multiple operating systems with oculante, an image viewer and editor.

3

PhotoQt

github.com/luspi/photoqtFreeOpen source
Also covers image tools and open source · same kind of open-source project · free

Browse images with PhotoQt, an image viewer whose GitHub repository mirrors its main project.

5

HDRView

github.com/wkjarosz/hdrviewOpen source
Also covers image tools and open source · same kind of open-source project

HDRView supports examining and comparing high-dynamic-range images through a dedicated viewer.

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qimgv

github.com/easymodo/qimgvOpen source
Also covers image tools, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

qimgv provides image viewing with optional support for playing video files.

7

Q View

github.com/jurplel/qViewOpen source
Also covers image tools and open source · same kind of open-source project

Practical and minimal image viewer designed with minimalism and usability in mind.

8

Lap

github.com/julyx10/lapOpen source
Also covers image tools, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Lap runs as an offline-first desktop photo manager on macOS, Windows, and Linux, for albums and large local libraries.

9

FlipFlip

github.com/ififfy/flipflipOpen source
Also covers image tools, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

FlipFlip displays local images in a randomized slideshow and runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux.

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tev

github.com/Tom94/tevOpen source
Also covers image tools, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

tev displays HDR images and color profiles across operating systems, including HDR output.

11

Oxipng

github.com/shssoichiro/oxipngOpen source
Also covers image tools, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Oxipng optimizes PNG and APNG files with lossless compression, and offers both a command-line interface and a library.

12

QuickView

github.com/justnullname/QuickViewOpen source
Also covers image tools and open source · same kind of open-source project

QuickView displays JXL, AVIF, WebP, RAW, and QOI images in a Windows application using Direct2D.

16

KSnip

github.com/ksnip/ksnipOpen source
Also covers image tools, linux, and open source · same kind of open-source project

Capture and annotate screenshots across platforms with ksnip, a dedicated screenshot utility.

19

Up1

github.com/Upload/Up1Open source
Also covers image tools and open source · same kind of open-source project

Up1 encrypts images, text, and other data in the browser before hosting them, and can display short videos and downloadable files.

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qView

interversehq.com/qviewFree
Also covers image tools and linux · free

View images with qView, a lightweight viewer for Windows, macOS, and Linux with a minimal interface.

23

odiff

github.com/dmtrKovalenko/odiffOpen source
Also covers image tools and open source · same kind of open-source project

The odiff project provides an SIMD-first image comparison library with a Node.js API.

24

TagStudio

github.com/TagStudioDev/TagStudioOpen source
Also covers image tools and open source · same kind of open-source project

TagStudio manages photos and files, with project topics covering organization, metadata, and tagging.

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What is the best alternative to Nomacs?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to Nomacs are oculante, ImagefanReloaded, and PhotoQt.
Is there a free alternative to Nomacs?
Yes. PhotoQt, qView, and Screenshot Studio are free or offer a free plan.
Are there open-source alternatives to Nomacs?
Yes: oculante, ImagefanReloaded, PhotoQt, and Flameshot.

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