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Head to head · 2026

Fotor vs Pixlr

Pricing, free plans, ratings, features, pros and cons, side by side. Where one comes out ahead, we mark it.

Fotor

A photo editor from 2012 that grew AI generation on top

4.3$9/mo

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Pixlr

A browser-based Photoshop alternative since 2008

4.3$2/mo

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Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

  • Lower starting price

    Pixlr

    From $2/mo against from $9/mo

  • Free plan

    Tie

    Both have one

  • Higher rating

    Tie

    4.3 against 4.3

  • Same job?

    Yes

    Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared onFotorPixlr
Our rating4.34.3
Starts at$9/mo$2/moBetter
Free planYesYes
CategoryImage GenerationImage Generation
PlansFrom $9/moFrom $2/mo
Key features
  • Text-to-image generation alongside full photo editing
  • Background removal and object retouching
  • Design templates for posters, social posts, and collages
  • Batch photo editing tools
  • AI headshot and avatar generation
  • Full layer-based editing alongside AI generation
  • Owned by stock-photo company 123RF
  • Background and object removal tools
  • Access to 123RF's stock photo library
  • One of the longest-running browser-based editors
Pros
  • Generation and editing live in one app, no exporting back and forth
  • Long operating history with a mature editing toolset
  • Useful template library for turning images into finished designs
  • Genuine layer-based editing, closer to desktop software than most rivals
  • Very low entry price for paid access
  • Long track record and stable ownership under 123RF
Cons
  • Generation quality trails dedicated image-generation specialists
  • Interface mixes many features, which can feel cluttered
  • AI credits run out faster than expected on heavier projects
  • AI generation quality is secondary to its editing toolset
  • Free tier is ad-supported
  • Interface can feel dated next to newer, generation-first apps
CompanyEverimaging, founded 2012Pixlr Pte Ltd, founded 2008

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260629. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Fotor better than Pixlr?

In our reviews Fotor scores 4.3 and Pixlr scores 4.3. The better pick depends on the job. Fotor: A photo editor from 2012 that grew AI generation on top. Pixlr: A browser-based Photoshop alternative since 2008.

Which is cheaper, Fotor or Pixlr?

Pixlr has the lower starting price: from $9/mo for Fotor and from $2/mo for Pixlr.

Do Fotor and Pixlr have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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