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Pixlr alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Pixlr alternative is Fotor (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Pixlr compared with 11 alternatives: Photoroom, Fotor, Picsart, Photoleap, Clipdrop and 6 more.
Pixlr has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly). 5 of the 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PixlrThis tool | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Photoroom | Free trial · from $12.99/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Fotor | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Picsart | Paid | No | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Photoleap | Free trial | Trial only | iOS |
| Clipdrop | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web |
| Hotpot AI | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Microsoft Designer | Free plan | No | Web |
| Pixelbin | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | Web, Android |
| Pixelcut | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Remini | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Topaz Labs | From $19/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
Price against what you get
Pixlr starts at $1.99 a month and scores 3.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
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 Pixlr
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 Pixlr.
- Photoroom lists no iOS and Android apps, which Pixlr has.
- Photoroom also covers templates.
Suits: Online sellers who need many clean product images quickly
Fotor
Photo editor and AI image and video generator with credit plans
- Fotor starts at $39.99 per year, billed yearly.
- Fotor also lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Fotor also covers templates.
Suits: Photo editing and AI generation under one subscription
Picsart
Photo and video editor with AI generation and design tools
- Picsart has no free plan, unlike Pixlr.
- Picsart also lists a macOS app.
- Picsart lists no Android app, which Pixlr has.
- Picsart also covers templates and video editing.
Suits: Social and marketing creators who want editing and generation together
Photoleap
iPhone photo editor with AI image generation and layered edits
- Photoleap has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Pixlr.
- Photoleap lists no web app and Android app, which Pixlr has.
Suits: iPhone and iPad users who want AI tools inside a full photo editor
Clipdrop
Browser AI photo tools for cutouts, cleanup, upscaling and generation
- Clipdrop starts at $15 per month, billed monthly.
- Clipdrop lists no iOS and Android apps, which Pixlr has.
- Clipdrop does not cover video generation, which Pixlr does.
Suits: Removing backgrounds and stray objects from product photos
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 and Android apps, which Pixlr has.
- Hotpot AI also covers templates.
Suits: Occasional users who would rather buy credits once than subscribe
Microsoft Designer
Microsoft's AI image generator and graphic design app
- Microsoft Designer has no free plan, unlike Pixlr.
- Microsoft Designer lists no iOS and Android apps, which Pixlr has.
- Microsoft Designer also covers templates.
- Microsoft Designer does not cover video generation, which Pixlr does.
Suits: Making social posts, cards and invitations without design software
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 Pixlr.
- Pixelbin lists no iOS app, which Pixlr has.
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 also covers ad creative.
Suits: Online sellers cleaning up product photos
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 app, which Pixlr has.
- Remini does not cover video generation, which Pixlr does.
Suits: Restoring old or blurry family photos from a phone
Topaz Labs
AI upscaling and enhancement apps for photos and video
- Topaz Labs starts at $19 per month (Topaz for Web - Image).
- Topaz Labs has no free plan, unlike Pixlr.
- Topaz Labs also lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Topaz Labs lists no Android app, which Pixlr has.
- Topaz Labs also covers video editing.
Suits: Photographers upscaling and restoring existing images
Limits worth knowing in Pixlr
- Unused monthly credits expire after one month on monthly billing; yearly credits last a year.
- Unlimited fast image generation is tied to Ultra and subject to fair use.
- The FAQ names Plus and Premium as the plans sold in the mobile apps; it does not mention Ultra there.
- The models for video and some image tools are third-party and may vary with demand.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pixlr?
The alternatives to Pixlr in this directory are Photoroom, Fotor, Picsart, Photoleap, Clipdrop, Hotpot AI, Microsoft Designer, Pixelbin, Pixelcut, Remini and Topaz Labs. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pixlr.
Is there a free alternative to Pixlr?
Yes. Fotor, Clipdrop, Hotpot AI, Pixelcut and Remini have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pixlr alternatives work on Windows?
The Pixlr listing does not include a Windows app. Fotor and Topaz Labs list one.
Which Pixlr alternatives work on macOS?
The Pixlr listing does not include a macOS app. Fotor, Picsart and Topaz Labs list one.
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.