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PicsartMost similar to Pixlr in what it does, its category and its price.
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FotorHas a free plan, rated 4.3 out of 5.
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Adobe FireflyRated 4.2 out of 5 in our review, against 4.3 for Pixlr.
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At a glance
Green means better than Pixlr, red means worse. Prices are starting prices per month.
| Tool | Our rating | Starts at | Free plan | Best for | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PixlrBaseline | 4.3 | $2/mo | Yes | A browser-based Photoshop alternative since 2008 | |
| Picsart | 4.4+0.1 | $10.5/mo$8.5 more | Yes | A decade-old mobile editor with AI layered on top | vs Pixlr |
| Fotor | 4.3Same | $9/mo$7 more | Yes | A photo editor from 2012 that grew AI generation on top | vs Pixlr |
 Ribbet.ai | 3.3−1.0 | Not listed | No | Free AI photo editing tools from Foto Friend Pty Ltd, including background removal, cartoonize, colorize and object removal. | vs Pixlr |
 AIEASE | 3.8−0.5 | $9.99/mo$7.99 more | Yes | Browser-based AI photo editor covering background removal, headshots, upscaling, and object cleanup. | vs Pixlr |
 PhotoScissors | 3.5−0.8 | Free | Yes | Deep neural networks trained on millions of images automatically remove backgrounds - no manual selection or photo-editing expertise required. | vs Pixlr |
 SnapEdit | 3.4−0.9 | Free | Yes | One-touch AI object removal, background swaps from 100+ templates, batch process 50 photos at once - 20M+ users, 300M+ photos edited monthly. | vs Pixlr |
 Kaze AI | 2.8−1.5 | Free | Yes | A broad photo toolkit that also removes watermarks, logos and signatures. | vs Pixlr |
| Adobe Firefly | 4.2−0.1 | $10/mo$8 more | Yes | Trained for commercial safety, built into Photoshop | vs Pixlr |
The alternatives in detail
In order of how closely each one matches Pixlr.
Picsart
4.4$10.5/mo
vs Pixlr$8.5 more+0.1
A decade-old mobile editor with AI layered on top.
- AI image generation inside an established mobile photo editor
- Massive existing template, sticker, and font library
- Background generation and AI retouching
Mobile-native experience with a decade of editing-tool refinement
AI generation quality is secondary to the app's editing tools
Fotor
4.3$9/mo
vs Pixlr$7 moreSame
A photo editor from 2012 that grew AI generation on top.
- Text-to-image generation alongside full photo editing
- Background removal and object retouching
- Design templates for posters, social posts, and collages
Generation and editing live in one app, no exporting back and forth
Generation quality trails dedicated image-generation specialists
Ribbet.ai
3.3Not listed
vs Pixlr−1.0
Free AI photo editing tools from Foto Friend Pty Ltd, including background removal, cartoonize, colorize and object removal.
- AI background removal, colorize, cartoonize and object removal tools
- No account required for the basic browser-based tools
- Deep Dream style effects and a clarify-and-upscale tool for low-res images
Free to use with no account required for basic tools
AI tools are being consolidated into a separate desktop web editor
AIEASE
3.8$9.99/mo
vs Pixlr$7.99 more−0.5
Browser-based AI photo editor covering background removal, headshots, upscaling, and object cleanup.
- AI background removal for complex subjects (hair, fur, busy backgrounds)
- AI headshot generator
- Photo upscaling to 4K
Free plan includes watermark-free downloads, not only watermarked previews
Free plan limits daily usage and only keeps files for 7 days
PhotoScissors
3.5Free
vs Pixlr−0.8
Deep neural networks trained on millions of images automatically remove backgrounds - no manual selection or photo-editing expertise required.
- Deep neural network background removal
- Trained on millions of images for broad subject coverage
- Autonomous object extraction, no manual selection required
Genuine deep-learning technology, not just a rebranded manual tool
Single-purpose scope - not useful if you need broader photo editing too
SnapEdit
3.4Free
vs Pixlr−0.9
One-touch AI object removal, background swaps from 100+ templates, batch process 50 photos at once - 20M+ users, 300M+ photos edited monthly.
- One-touch AI object removal
- Background removal with 100+ templates
- Batch processing up to 50 photos at once
Genuinely massive, verifiable real-world scale
No specific underlying AI model is named
Kaze AI
2.8Free
vs Pixlr−1.5
A broad photo toolkit that also removes watermarks, logos and signatures.
- Prompt generation with chat-based editing
- Image restoration and upscaling
- Object, background and blemish removal
Chat editing suits users who will never learn a layer mask
Ships watermark removal, plus logo and signature removal
Adobe Firefly
4.2$10/mo
vs Pixlr$8 more−0.1
Trained for commercial safety, built into Photoshop.
- Generative Fill inside Photoshop
- Trained on licensed and public domain content only
- IP indemnification for enterprise use
Commercially safer training data with IP indemnification
Full value depends on already using Adobe's apps
FAQ
Questions people ask
Is Pixlr free?
Pixlr has a free plan, and paid plans start from $2/mo.
What is the best free alternative to Pixlr?
Picsart is the highest-rated alternative here with a free plan (4.4 out of 5). Other free options: Fotor, Adobe Firefly, AIEASE.
What is the cheapest alternative to Pixlr?
Among paid plans, Fotor has the lowest starting price (from $9/mo). If you need it free, start with Picsart.
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.