Alternatives to Pixlr
Browser photo editor suite
Pixlr ranks #7 of 8 in Graphic design tools, with an Alt Score of 55. It is proprietary, freemium from $1.99/mo and available on Windows, iOS, Android and Web. 5 of 10 checklist rows are verified against a public source.
Casual creators, social media users, and small businesses who want to edit photos or design graphics without installing software, plus professionals who want a lighter-weight alternative to Photoshop.
A browser-based suite with Pixlr X for quick one-click edits and templates, and Pixlr E for advanced layer-based editing, retouching, and collage tools. Built-in AI features include background removal, generative fill/expand, object removal, and text-to-image generation. No downloads or installs are required, and there's a free tier alongside paid plans for more AI credits and an ad-free experience.
Open Pixlr in a browser, upload an image or start from a template/blank canvas, then apply edits, filters, or AI tools (e.g., background removal, generative fill) before exporting the finished file.
Where Pixlr stands out
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Feature comparison
How Pixlr compares with its alternatives, feature by feature.
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Every fact and feature listed for Pixlr is verified against its own pages. Each alternative is sourced on its own page.
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Pricing model Freemium verified 2026-07-10
Pixlr offers free and premium online photo editor access. Subscribe to unlock AI-powered features
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Starts at $1.99/mo verified 2026-07-10
starting with Pixlr Plus at just $1.99/month (annual) or $2.49/month
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License Proprietary verified 2026-07-10
Pixlr retains all right, title and interest (including all patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret and other intellectual property rights) in and to the Services.
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Platforms Windows, iOS, Android, Web verified 2026-07-10
Windows/Chromebook desktop app confirmed on pixlr.com/desktop/.
Pixlr is accessible across various platforms, including web browsers, iOS, and Android devices.
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Status active verified 2026-07-10
Pixlr offers a comprehensive suite of AI tools powered by leading models like Flux, Kling, Recraft, Veo, and Qwen.
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Templates library Yes verified 2026-07-10
Big library of fonts, templates, elements, animations and more
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AI image tools Yes verified 2026-07-10
Our tools include: AI Image Generator (text-to-image), AI Video Generator (text/image-to-video), AI Face Swap, AI Generative Fill, AI Generative Expand
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Free tier limits Yes verified 2026-07-10
Snap! You have used all of your daily free saves!
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Offline desktop app Yes verified 2026-07-10
editing images smarter, faster and easier from wherever, whenever is now possible even while offline
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Animation support Yes verified 2026-07-10
Big library of fonts, templates, elements, animations and more
https://pixlr.com/pricing/
FAQ
Yes. Adobe Express, Canva and Kittl have a free tier or are fully free. Free-tier limits in the comparison table are verified and dated.