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PhotopeaMost similar to InPlaceText in what it does, its category and its price.
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VismeHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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Blur BackgroundFrom $2.99/mo, the lowest starting price here.
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SVGMakerRated 3.9 out of 5 in our review, against 3.6 for InPlaceText.
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At a glance
Green means better than InPlaceText, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 InPlaceTextBaseline | 3.6 | Free | Yes | Edit the text inside a photo or screenshot by boxing the words and typing new ones, with AI redrawing them in the original font, colour and style. | |
| Photopea | 4.2+0.6 | Free | Yes | 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. | vs InPlaceText |
| Blur Background | 3.5−0.1 | $2.99/mo | No | AI background blur and removal for clean, polished images. | vs InPlaceText |
 AI Vector | 3.8+0.2 | Free | Yes | Free, unlimited PNG-to-SVG conversion in under 10 seconds - no signup, no watermark, no credit system at all. | vs InPlaceText |
| SVGMaker | 3.9+0.3 | Free | Yes | Actual vector output — SVG, EPS, AI and DXF, not a picture of a shape. | vs InPlaceText |
 Refont | 3.2−0.4 | Free | Yes | Generates lettering as images — not fonts, whatever the name says. | vs InPlaceText |
 AnyFileKit Image Translator | 3.6Same | $9/mo | Yes | Browser picture translator that reads text from a screenshot or photo on your own device and paints the translation back onto the image, with 5 pages a day free. | vs InPlaceText |
| Visme | 4.3+0.7 | $12.25/mo | Yes | Visual content platform for presentations, infographics, documents and reports, with Visme AI Designer that turns a text prompt into a ready-to-use design, plus AI text, image and document generators. | vs InPlaceText |
 Logo.com | 3.6Same | $12/mo | Yes | AI logo generator that produces custom icons from a business name and packages the result as a brand kit. | vs InPlaceText |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches InPlaceText.
Photopea
4.2Free
vs InPlaceText+0.6
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.
- 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
Free to use with no download
Plan, price and AI usage limits could not be confirmed beyond a free claim
Blur Background
3.5$2.99/mo
vs InPlaceText−0.1
AI background blur and removal for clean, polished images.
- Local, in-browser background blur with no account or server upload required
- Support for JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF, and several other image formats
- Adjustable blur strength with before/after comparison
Local in-browser processing means the photo isn't uploaded to a server for the free basic path
Processes one photo at a time, not built for batch editing
AI Vector
3.8Free
vs InPlaceText+0.2
Free, unlimited PNG-to-SVG conversion in under 10 seconds - no signup, no watermark, no credit system at all.
- PNG/JPG/WEBP to SVG conversion in 5-10 seconds
- No signup, no watermark, no credit system
- Unlimited conversions
Completely free with no credit system or watermark - unusual for this category
Complex images with soft gradients trace less cleanly than flat-color logos or icons
SVGMaker
3.9Free
vs InPlaceText+0.3
Actual vector output — SVG, EPS, AI and DXF, not a picture of a shape.
- Text-to-SVG generation with up to four variations
- Photo to vector conversion
- Prompt-based editing of existing SVGs
Genuine vector output, including DXF for cutting machines and CAD
Generated paths often carry far more nodes than a human would draw
Refont
3.2Free
vs InPlaceText−0.4
Generates lettering as images — not fonts, whatever the name says.
- Calligraphy, signature and handwriting generation
- Tattoo and decorative script styles
- 100+ styles including gothic, graffiti and bubble
Well suited to one-off lettering where you never wanted a typeface
Output is an image, not an installable .ttf or .otf font
AnyFileKit Image Translator
3.6$9/mo
vs InPlaceTextSame
Browser picture translator that reads text from a screenshot or photo on your own device and paints the translation back onto the image, with 5 pages a day free.
- On-device text recognition, no picture upload
- Translation painted back onto the image as a PNG
- English and 18 other target languages
Image stays on the user's disk
Free tier is limited to five pages a day
Visme
4.3$12.25/mo
vs InPlaceText+0.7
Visual content platform for presentations, infographics, documents and reports, with Visme AI Designer that turns a text prompt into a ready-to-use design, plus AI text, image and document generators.
- Visme AI Designer for prompt-to-design
- AI Presentation Maker and AI Document Generator
- AI text and image generators with image editing tools
Free plan with unlimited projects
Free plan adds a watermark and limits download formats
Logo.com
3.6$12/mo
vs InPlaceTextSame
AI logo generator that produces custom icons from a business name and packages the result as a brand kit.
- AI logo generation with custom icons from a business name
- Brand kit with colours, fonts and usage guidelines
- 1,200+ templates styled to the generated brand, per third-party reviews
Generates custom icons rather than reusing a shared icon library, per the vendor
Prices here come from third-party reviews because the site blocks automated fetching
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is InPlaceText free?
InPlaceText has a free plan.
What is the best free alternative to InPlaceText?
Visme is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.3 out of 5). Other free options: Photopea, SVGMaker, AI Vector.
What is the cheapest alternative to InPlaceText?
Among paid plans, Blur Background has the lowest starting price (from $2.99/mo). If you need it free, start with Visme.
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.