Photopea vs Polarr (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: Photopea does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Both have one
Higher rating
Photopea
4.2 against 3.7
Same job?
Yes
Both are Design tools

Side by side

Compared on	Photopea	Polarr
Our rating	4.2Better	3.7
Starts at	Free	$19.99/mo
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Category	Design	Design
Plans	Free	From $19.99/mo
Key features	One-click AI background removal AI replacement of any part of an image from a text description Layers, masks, blending, curves, filters, liquify and puppet warp Opens PSD, PNG, JPG, RAW, SVG and 40+ other formats Runs in the browser with images processed on the device	AI enhancement filters plus millions of community-made filter presets Polarr Next: browser-based batch RAW editing and AI culling workflow 2,000 free exports to trial Polarr Next before paying anything Pay-as-you-go export pricing alongside monthly and yearly plans A developer SDK for building Polarr's editing models into other apps
Pros	Free to use with no download Opens Photoshop PSD files and dozens of other formats AI cutouts and replacements sit beside full layer-based editing	Import and edit for free on Polarr Next; pay only when exporting A long-running, established editor rather than a new, unproven one Pay-as-you-go pricing suits an occasional or seasonal workload
Cons	Plan, price and AI usage limits could not be confirmed beyond a free claim Browser-based, so performance depends on the device AI features are described only briefly on the homepage	Classic Polarr Pro's exact current price varies by source and app store region Community filter quality is inconsistent since anyone can publish one Heavy batch export use can cost more than a flat monthly plan
Company	Photopea	Polarr, Inc.

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20261006. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Photopea better than Polarr?

In our reviews Photopea scores 4.2 and Polarr scores 3.7. The better pick depends on the job. Photopea: Free browser-based photo editor that works with PSD, RAW, SVG and 40+ other formats, with AI for one-click background removal and for replacing any part of an image from a text description. Polarr: AI photo and video editing suite from Polarr, Inc., spanning a mobile app, Polarr Pro desktop/web editor and the browser-based Polarr Next AI workflow.

Which is cheaper, Photopea or Polarr?

Photopea: free. Polarr: from $19.99/mo.

Do Photopea and Polarr have free plans?

Yes, both have a free plan.

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