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Fotor alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Fotor alternative is Pixlr (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Fotor compared with 12 alternatives: Pixlr, Picsart, Photoroom, Remini, Hotpot AI and 7 more.
Fotor has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99 per year, billed yearly. 7 of the 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FotorThis tool | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Pixlr | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Picsart | Paid | No | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Photoroom | Free trial · from $12.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Remini | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Hotpot AI | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Artguru | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Clipdrop | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Lensa | Free plan · from $2.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Designer | Free plan | No | Web |
| Photoleap | Free trial | Trial only | iOS |
| Pixelbin | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | Web, Android |
| Pixelcut | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Fotor starts at $3.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 9 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Pixlr starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Fotor
Pixlr
Browser photo editors with AI image, video and audio tools
- Pixlr starts at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly).
- Pixlr lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Pixlr does not cover templates, which Fotor does.
Suits: Casual editors who want a free browser photo editor with extras
Picsart
Photo and video editor with AI generation and design tools
- Picsart has no free plan, unlike Fotor.
- Picsart lists no Android and Windows apps, which Fotor has.
- Picsart also covers video editing.
Suits: Social and marketing creators who want editing and generation together
Photoroom
AI product photo editor for e-commerce sellers
- Photoroom starts at $12.99 per month for 8,000 AI credits, billed monthly.
- Photoroom has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Fotor.
- Photoroom lists no iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
Suits: Online sellers who need many clean product images quickly
Remini
AI photo enhancer that sharpens old and blurry pictures
- Remini starts at $4.99 (Remini Lite Weekly, US App Store; billing period not shown).
- Remini lists no Android, Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Remini does not cover templates and video generation, which Fotor does.
Suits: Restoring old or blurry family photos from a phone
Hotpot AI
AI images, short videos, headshots and photo fixes paid with credits
- Hotpot AI starts at $10 per month for 1,000 credits, or $12 one-time for 1,000 credits.
- Hotpot AI lists no iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
Suits: Occasional users who would rather buy credits once than subscribe
Artguru
AI enhancer and upscaler for photos, video and PDFs
- Artguru starts at $39.99 per year ($9.99 billed monthly).
- Artguru lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Artguru also covers video editing.
- Artguru does not cover templates and video generation, which Fotor does.
Suits: Upscaling and cleaning up existing photos rather than creating new ones
Clipdrop
Browser AI photo tools for cutouts, cleanup, upscaling and generation
- Clipdrop starts at $15 per month, billed monthly.
- Clipdrop lists no iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Clipdrop does not cover templates and video generation, which Fotor does.
Suits: Removing backgrounds and stray objects from product photos
Lensa
Phone photo editor with AI effects, retouching and an eraser
- Lensa starts at $2.99 for Unlimited Access (1 Week), per the App Store listing.
- Lensa lists no web app and Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Lensa does not cover templates and video generation, which Fotor does.
Suits: Casual social-media editing from a phone
Microsoft Designer
Microsoft's AI image generator and graphic design app
- Microsoft Designer has no free plan, unlike Fotor.
- Microsoft Designer lists no iOS, Android, Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Microsoft Designer does not cover video generation, which Fotor does.
Suits: Making social posts, cards and invitations without design software
Photoleap
iPhone photo editor with AI image generation and layered edits
- Photoleap has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Fotor.
- Photoleap lists no web app and Android, Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Photoleap does not cover templates, which Fotor does.
Suits: iPhone and iPad users who want AI tools inside a full photo editor
Pixelbin
Credit-based AI image and video generation with editing tools
- Pixelbin starts at $6 per month, billed monthly.
- Pixelbin has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Fotor.
- Pixelbin lists no iOS, Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Pixelbin does not cover templates, which Fotor does.
Suits: Occasional creators who want a low monthly cost and many models
Pixelcut
AI photo and video editor for product images and ads
- Pixelcut starts at $8 per month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
- Pixelcut lists no Windows and macOS apps, which Fotor has.
- Pixelcut also covers ad creative.
- Pixelcut does not cover templates, which Fotor does.
Suits: Online sellers cleaning up product photos
Limits worth knowing in Fotor
- The Basic plan has limited free credits and normal-quality exports; HD export, transparent PNG and watermark-free output need a paid plan.
- Yearly totals are shown with the monthly rate crossed out; the Pro monthly price and the monthly-billing prices were not clearly readable.
- Each model spends a different number of credits per image or video.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Fotor?
The alternatives to Fotor in this directory are Pixlr, Picsart, Photoroom, Remini, Hotpot AI, Artguru, Clipdrop, Lensa, Microsoft Designer, Photoleap, Pixelbin and Pixelcut. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fotor.
Is there a free alternative to Fotor?
Yes. Pixlr, Remini, Hotpot AI, Artguru, Clipdrop, Lensa and Pixelcut have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.





