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Pixlr alternatives with a Mac app

The Pixlr listing does not include a Mac app. 7 of the 89 other AI image and video generators in this directory list a Mac app.

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 them are free or have a free plan.

7 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Pixlr

  1. Fotor

    Photo editor and AI image and video generator with credit plans

    • Fotor starts at $39.99 per year, billed yearly. Pixlr starts at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Fotor lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Fotor also covers templates.
  2. Picsart

    Photo and video editor with AI generation and design tools

    • Pixlr has a free plan. Picsart does not.
    • Only Picsart lists a macOS app.
    • Only Pixlr lists an Android app.
    • Picsart also covers templates and video editing.
  3. Topaz Labs

    AI upscaling and enhancement apps for photos and video

    • Topaz Labs starts at $19 per month (Topaz for Web - Image). Pixlr starts at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly).
    • Pixlr has a free plan. Topaz Labs does not.
    • Only Topaz Labs lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Pixlr lists an Android app.
  4. ComfyUI

    Open-source node editor for image and video AI workflows, plus a cloud

    • ComfyUI starts at $16 per month, billed annually ($20 billed monthly) for Comfy Cloud. Pixlr starts at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly).
    • Only ComfyUI lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Pixlr lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ComfyUI is open source, according to its own site.
  5. Draw Things

    Image generation that runs on your own iPhone, iPad or Mac

    • Draw Things starts at $8.99 per month (Draw Things+). Pixlr starts at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Draw Things lists a macOS app.
    • Only Pixlr lists a web app.
    • Only Pixlr lists an Android app.
  6. DiffusionBee

    Free Stable Diffusion app that runs locally on a Mac

    • DiffusionBee is free. Pixlr starts at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly).
    • Only DiffusionBee lists a macOS app.
    • Only Pixlr lists a web app.
    • Only Pixlr lists iOS and Android apps.
  7. Upscayl

    Free desktop image upscaler with a paid credit-based cloud

    • Upscayl starts at $24.99 per month for 300 credits, billed monthly. Pixlr starts at $1.99 per month for 80 AI credits, billed yearly ($2.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Upscayl lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Pixlr lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Upscayl is open source, according to its own site.

Common questions

Which Pixlr alternatives have a Mac app?

Fotor, Picsart, Topaz Labs, ComfyUI, Draw Things, DiffusionBee and Upscayl list a Mac app.

Does Pixlr have a Mac app?

The Pixlr listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

Which of these AI image and video generators are free?

Fotor, ComfyUI, Draw Things, DiffusionBee and Upscayl are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Pixlr: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.