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PicMa StudioMost similar to Photo Editor AI in what it does, its category and its price.
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VanceAIHas a free plan, rated 4.2 out of 5.
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Face26From $6/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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FotoJetRated 3.7 out of 5 in our review, against 3.7 for Photo Editor AI.
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At a glance
Green means better than Photo Editor AI, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Photo Editor AIBaseline | 3.7 | Free | Yes | More than 30 AI photo tools in one editor, each benchmarked to the best model for the task. | |
| PicMa Studio | 3.7Same | $6.99/mo | Yes | Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly. | vs Photo Editor AI |
 Colorcinch | 3.6−0.1 | Free | Yes | AI Face Restoration, Inpainting, Background Removal, Image Upscale, and Photo-to-Anime - genuine generative editing tools, not just filters, in one photo editor. | vs Photo Editor AI |
 FinePixel | 3.4−0.3 | Free | Yes | Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting. | vs Photo Editor AI |
 ArtSmart | 3.6−0.1 | Free | Yes | Text-to-image generation with inpainting, outpainting, upscaling and custom avatar training in one workspace. | vs Photo Editor AI |
 ImageEditor.AI | 3.4−0.3 | Free | Yes | Remove backgrounds, erase objects with AI inpainting, upscale 4x, and generate professional headshots - all in the browser, no install. | vs Photo Editor AI |
| FotoJet | 3.7Same | $6.99/mo | Yes | Ten distinct AI tools - object remover, background remover, face swap, upscaler, colorizer, and more - layered on a free collage and design editor. | vs Photo Editor AI |
| VanceAI | 4.2+0.5 | $10/mo | Yes | Fixes and upscales existing photos, batch by batch | vs Photo Editor AI |
| Face26 | 3.9+0.2 | $6/mo | Yes | AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images. | vs Photo Editor AI |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Photo Editor AI.
PicMa Studio
3.7$6.99/mo
vs Photo Editor AISame
Photo restoration, object removal and video generation in one editor, billed weekly.
- Photo enhancement and upscaling
- Object and background removal
- Colour restoration for old photographs
Replaces four separate single-purpose subscriptions
Weekly billing makes $6.99 read cheaper than the $30 a month it is
Colorcinch
3.6Free
vs Photo Editor AI−0.1
AI Face Restoration, Inpainting, Background Removal, Image Upscale, and Photo-to-Anime - genuine generative editing tools, not just filters, in one photo editor.
- AI Face Restoration for damaged or low-quality photos
- AI Inpainting & Removal for intelligent element editing
- AI Background Removal
Five distinct AI tools cover meaningfully different editing tasks, not one relabeled feature
Specific pricing tiers weren't detailed on the page reviewed
FinePixel
3.4Free
vs Photo Editor AI−0.3
Photo upscaling to ten times resolution alongside text-to-image generation and inpainting.
- Photo upscaling up to approximately ten times original resolution
- Text-to-image generation using diffusion models
- Inpainting for editing and extending existing images
Upscaling addresses a genuinely common practical need
Upscaling reconstructs plausible detail rather than recovering real detail
ArtSmart
3.6Free
vs Photo Editor AI−0.1
Text-to-image generation with inpainting, outpainting, upscaling and custom avatar training in one workspace.
- Text to image generation
- Inpainting and outpainting
- Upscaling built in
Editing tools alongside generation avoid regenerating from scratch
Train only on images you own or have permission to use
ImageEditor.AI
3.4Free
vs Photo Editor AI−0.3
Remove backgrounds, erase objects with AI inpainting, upscale 4x, and generate professional headshots - all in the browser, no install.
- AI inpainting for object, text, and watermark removal
- Instant AI background removal
- AI upscaling up to 4x resolution with detail recovery
Free tier includes all tools, not a crippled subset
Free tier capped at 5 daily edits and may include watermarks
FotoJet
3.7$6.99/mo
vs Photo Editor AISame
Ten distinct AI tools - object remover, background remover, face swap, upscaler, colorizer, and more - layered on a free collage and design editor.
- AI Object Remover and AI Background Remover
- AI Image Upscaler and AI Old Photo Restoration/Colorizer
- AI Face Swap and AI Image Extender
Ten distinct, functioning AI tools, not one feature spread thin across marketing
Premium templates and cloud storage require the $6.99+/month Plus plan
VanceAI
4.2$10/mo
vs Photo Editor AI+0.5
Fixes and upscales existing photos, batch by batch.
- Batch photo processing via desktop app and API
- AI upscaling, denoising, and colorization
- Old photo restoration and scratch removal
Batch processing handles large photo sets efficiently
Not built for generating new images from prompts
Face26
3.9$6/mo
vs Photo Editor AI+0.2
AI photo restoration tool that unblurs, colorizes, and upscales old or damaged images.
- AI unblurring and detail enhancement tuned for faces and portraits
- Colorization of black-and-white or faded photographs
- Photo upscaling and resolution enhancement for low-quality originals
Restoration previews are free before committing to a download
Company disclosed little beyond the May 2023 launch announcement, with no public funding history
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Photo Editor AI free?
Photo Editor AI has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to Photo Editor AI?
VanceAI is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.2 out of 5). Other free options: Face26, PicMa Studio, FotoJet.
What is the cheapest alternative to Photo Editor AI?
Among paid plans, Face26 has the lowest starting price (from $6/mo). If you need it free, start with VanceAI.
How did you pick these alternatives?
We match tools on what they do, their category and their price, using the details in our directory. Ratings come from our reviews and reader reviews.