# Paintshop Pro, PicMonkey vs Affinity Photo Comparison

| | Paintshop Pro | PicMonkey | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 206 | 421 | 234 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (67.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Starting at $7.99 Per Month | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Paintshop Pro

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Photo Editing (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Cost (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

### PicMonkey

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Photo Editing (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (4 reviews)
- Subscription Requirement (4 reviews)

### Affinity Photo

Pros:
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- Features (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (5 reviews)
- Learning Curve (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Paintshop Pro | PicMonkey | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.4 (176 reviews) | 8.7 (355 reviews) | 9.0 (193 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (178 reviews) | 9.2 (355 reviews) | 8.6 (194 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.3 (33 reviews) | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 9.2 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.1 (143 reviews) | 8.6 (266 reviews) | 8.8 (151 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 9.1 (29 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (174 reviews) | 8.0 (346 reviews) | 9.3 (187 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Paintshop Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### PicMonkey

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: PicMonkey Basic Monthly or Annual

Price: Starting at $7.99 Per Month

Description: Basic is PicMonkey’s monthly or annual paid subscription which includes access to many of PicMonkey’s powerful phot editing and graphic design features. 

Key Features:
- Basic editing tools
- Primo effects
- Free templates

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Affinity Photo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Photo Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Paintshop Pro** | 8.4/10 | 14 |
| **PicMonkey** | 6.6/10 | 15 |
| **Affinity Photo** | 7.7/10 | 44 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Paintshop Pro | PicMonkey | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 7.0 (11 reviews) | 7.4 (40 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 5.7 (9 reviews) | 6.7 (39 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Photo Editing

| Feature | Paintshop Pro | PicMonkey | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing)





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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Paintshop Pro | PicMonkey | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 67.2% | 76.2% | 80.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.4% | 15.0% | 16.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 15.4% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Paintshop Pro

- **Design:** 9.5%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.0%
- **Photography:** 5.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.0%
- **Retail:** 3.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.0%
- **Animation:** 2.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 54.7%

#### PicMonkey

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.1%
- **Design:** 9.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.6%
- **Photography:** 5.2%
- **Retail:** 3.7%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 49.9%

#### Affinity Photo

- **Graphic Design:** 10.6%
- **Design:** 8.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 6.6%
- **Computer Software:** 5.7%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 5.3%
- **Internet:** 4.0%
- **Media Production:** 3.1%
- **Entertainment:** 3.1%
- **Photography:** 3.1%
- **Other:** 44.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Paintshop Pro

- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3291 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [Luminar Neo](https://www.g2.com/products/luminar-neo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (112 reviews)
- [PhotoDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13366 reviews)
- [Capture One Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/capture-one-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (78 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (890 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews)

### Alternatives to PicMonkey

- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13366 reviews)
- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7503 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3291 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews)
- [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (341 reviews)
- [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [BeFunky](https://www.g2.com/products/befunky/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)

### Alternatives to Affinity Photo

- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13366 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3291 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews)
- [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [Capture One Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/capture-one-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (78 reviews)
- [PhotoDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Corel AfterShot Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/corel-aftershot-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [Acorn](https://www.g2.com/products/acorn/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (40 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Paintshop Pro

- Title: [Is Corel PaintShop Pro free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-corel-paintshop-pro-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's very affordable, but it's not free."
- Title: [What is Paintshop Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-paintshop-pro-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Photo editing and graphic design to make professional design"
- Title: [Is PaintShop Pro as good as Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-paintshop-pro-as-good-as-photoshop) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is but still but you will miss out some advanced photoshop tools in paintshop pro"
- Title: [Is PaintShop pro a subscription?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-paintshop-pro-a-subscription) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Unlike the Adobe products requiring monthly subscriptions, PaintShop Pro does not require a subscription and has a reasonable price."
- Title: [What does PaintShop pro do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-paintshop-pro-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Paintshop pro is a program like photo-paint, but with a slightly different tool set."

### PicMonkey

- Title: [Is there a free version of PicMonkey?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-free-version-of-picmonkey) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes try free for 7 days"
- Title: [What is PicMonkey used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/picmonkey-what-is-picmonkey-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "PicMonkey is used for editing and enhancing photos online without needing to download any software."
- Title: [Is PicMonkey free on PC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-picmonkey-free-on-pc) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, they also have a paid version that allows you to utilize more tools."
- Title: [Is PicMonkey safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-picmonkey-safe-to-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It software easy to use product.it has many features. I like to use it "
- Title: [What is PicMonkey used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-picmonkey-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Pic monkey is used for photo editing and designing."

### Affinity Photo

- Title: [Is Affinity photo for Windows?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-affinity-photo-for-windows) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. It is also available on windows and mac. I use it in windows PC."
- Title: [Is Affinity photo as good as Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-affinity-photo-as-good-as-photoshop) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Something I like a lot about Affinity is their one time purchase instead of a monthly subscription but, in terms of performance I found both are outstanding..."
- Title: [Integration with Dropbox and photo sharing sites like Pixabay, will this be available soon?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12300-integration-with-dropbox-and-photo-sharing-sites-like-pixabay-will-this-be-available-soon) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I haven’t seen any notes on it coming soon, but it would be a great addition!"
- Title: [What is Affinity Photo used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/affinity-photo-what-is-affinity-photo-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Affinity Photo is a photo editing software that allows users to optimize and stylize photos and other graphics. It uses many of the tools that are available..."
- Title: [What is affinity photo editor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-affinity-photo-editor) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is a photo editing software, similar to Photoshop. It has feature parity with PS, but at a smaller price. It also works really well with Affinity..."

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