PaintShop Pro vs Photoroom (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

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
Not comparable
Not comparable: PaintShop Pro does not list a price
Free plan
Photoroom
Only Photoroom has one
Higher rating
Photoroom
3.6 against 4.6
Same job?
Yes
Both are Design tools

Side by side

Compared on	PaintShop Pro	Photoroom
Our rating	3.6	4.6Better
Starts at	Not listed	$13/mo
Free plan	No	YesBetter
Category	Design	Design
Plans	See pricing	From $13/mo
Key features	AI Background Replacement and Portrait Mode AI Denoise, Artifact Removal and Upsampling AI Style Transfer and AI HDR Studio Full manual editing with layers, masks and brushes Broad import and export format support including AI, EPS and PSD	Mobile-first background removal app Batch processing for multiple product photos Templates sized for common marketplace listings Natural shadow and lighting adjustments Free tier for standard use
Pros	A licence you own rather than a subscription AI tools handle the tedious work without removing the manual ones Free trial before buying	Genuinely strong mobile app experience, not a desktop tool retrofitted for phones Product-photo-specific editing produces more natural-looking results Batch processing suits sellers with many products to photograph
Cons	No new version since PaintShop Pro 2023 Windows only, with no browser access or collaboration No pricing shown on the product page	Higher resolution export and advanced features require a paid plan Mobile-first design may feel less full-featured on desktop Scoped to background removal and product photos rather than broader design work
Company	Corel Corporation	Photoroom, Inc., founded 2019

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260817. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is PaintShop Pro better than Photoroom?

In our reviews PaintShop Pro scores 3.6 and Photoroom scores 4.6. The better pick depends on the job. PaintShop Pro: Corel's desktop photo editor, with seven AI tools and no subscription. Photoroom: A mobile-first background remover built for product photos.

Which is cheaper, PaintShop Pro or Photoroom?

PaintShop Pro: see pricing. Photoroom: from $13/mo.

Do PaintShop Pro and Photoroom have free plans?

Only Photoroom has a free plan.

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