Pixlr is an alternative
to Photopea
$0/mo (Free) vs Photopea at — — covering 33% of the 6 compared capabilities.
Cheaper. Not the same job.
Comparison scenario
Every cheaper-than claim is tied to a defined scenario — never a bare list price.
single user, monthly billing · USD · prices as observed on official pricing pages.
plan at —, the cheapest paid plan.
Free: 0 USD/monthly.
We list 1 assessed alternative; Photopea's own price is not verified yet, so no cheaper-than claim is made.
Capability comparison
Pixlr covers 33% of the 6 capabilities compared against Photopea. ✓ native · ◐ via integration · ✗ not found.
| Capability | Pixlr | Photopea |
|---|---|---|
| AI generation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design templates | ↑ Premium | ✓ |
| Photo editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vector illustration | ✗ | ✓ |
| Professional export formats | ✗ | ✓ |
| Video editing | ✗ | ✓ |
What you give up
Capabilities Photopea has that Pixlr lacks.
- Design templates — Start a design from a pre-built template instead of a blank canvas.Missing from Pixlr.
- Vector illustration — Draw and edit scalable vector graphics, logos and icons.Missing from Pixlr.
- Professional export formats — Export to print and production formats such as PDF, SVG, EPS or PSD.Missing from Pixlr.
- Video editing — Cut, trim and compose video clips alongside static designs.Missing from Pixlr.
Plans & pricing, side by side
Advertised prices in USD as observed on the official pricing pages — per-seat and transaction-fee plans are marked.
| Free | Free |
| Plus | $2.49/mo |
| Premium | $9.99/mo |
| Ultra | $24.99/mo |
| Ultra MAX | $49.99/mo |
| Free | Free |
Frequently asked
What does Pixlr lack compared with Photopea?
Design templates, Vector illustration, Professional export formats, Video editing — 4 of the 6 compared capabilities.
When were these prices checked?
Photopea: 2026-10-29; Pixlr: 2026-10-29 — on the official pricing pages.
Who switched
Anonymous: no account, no email, no IP stored. Reports are shown once a switch has 3 or more and never change ranking or order — alternatives are computed from prices and capabilities only.
Sources & freshness
- https://www.photopea.com/learn/opening-saving (feature_page, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://www.photopea.com/learn/artboards (feature_page, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://www.photopea.com/learn/storages (feature_page, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://www.photopea.com/learn/vector-graphics (feature_page, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://www.photopea.com/learn/video (feature_page, checked 2026-10-29)
- https://www.photopea.com/learn/ (feature_page, checked 2026-10-26)
- https://www.photopea.com (official_pricing, checked 2026-10-26)
- Pixlr data last verified 2026-10-29