# Picsart, Pixlr vs Affinity Photo Comparison

| | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 779 | 747 | 234 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (80.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $ 14.99/month   Free Access to Stock Content - 10 million Graphics, Templates, Fonts, Photos, Video & 3D files. | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Picsart

Pros:
- Ease of Use (219 reviews)
- Photo Editing (123 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (79 reviews)
- Limited Free Features (54 reviews)

### Pixlr

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Efficiency (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (4 reviews)
- Limited Features (3 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 | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (669 reviews) | 8.7 (639 reviews) | 9.0 (193 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (682 reviews) | 9.1 (641 reviews) | 8.6 (194 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (215 reviews) | 9.1 (89 reviews) | 9.2 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 8.8 (68 reviews) | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (593 reviews) | 8.2 (449 reviews) | 8.8 (151 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 8.9 (63 reviews) | 8.8 (19 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (669 reviews) | 8.5 (621 reviews) | 9.3 (187 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Picsart

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Pixlr

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Pixlr Creative Pack

Price: $ 14.99/month   Free Access to Stock Content - 10 million Graphics, Templates, Fonts, Photos, Video & 3D files.

Description: Experience ad-free Pixlr with access to more stock content.

Key Features:
- Full Access to Pixlr X and E
- Extensive editing tools
- AI CutOut

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/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 |
|---|---|---|
| **Picsart** | 8.4/10 | 267 |
| **Pixlr** | 8.8/10 | 34 |
| **Affinity Photo** | 7.7/10 | 44 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.6 (232 reviews) | 9.0 (32 reviews) | 7.4 (40 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 8.0 (206 reviews) | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 6.7 (39 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Photo Editing

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.7 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 

### Video Content Creation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Picsart** | 9.5/10 | 9 |
| **Pixlr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Affinity Photo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Video creation - Video Content Creation

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Screen recorder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transcription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Animations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Version history** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storyboard timeline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text-to-speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sound library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-format resizer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Distribution - Video Content Creation

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Omnichannel delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Download formats** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics - Video Content Creation

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **A/B testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Engagement metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training & Support - Video Content Creation

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Community** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations - Video Content Creation

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Media assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Marketing automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Other - Video Content Creation

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Roles management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Content Creation

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Content Creation Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Picsart** | 9.1/10 | 7 |
| **Pixlr** | N/A | N/A |
| **Affinity Photo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Output quality** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management - AI Content Creation Platforms

| Feature | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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

**Unique to Picsart (2):** [Video Content Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-content-creation), [AI Content Creation Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-content-creation-platforms)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Picsart | Pixlr | Affinity Photo | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 75.0% | 70.2% | 80.0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 19.3% | 20.7% | 16.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 5.7% | 9.2% | 3.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Picsart

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.0%
- **Design:** 8.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 7.5%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.4%
- **Photography:** 5.0%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 3.7%
- **Online Media:** 3.7%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.2%
- **Education Management:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 42.4%

#### Pixlr

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.7%
- **Design:** 10.7%
- **Graphic Design:** 8.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 5.8%
- **Photography:** 3.7%
- **Computer Software:** 3.7%
- **Education Management:** 3.5%
- **Entertainment:** 3.2%
- **Higher Education:** 2.9%
- **Internet:** 2.4%
- **Other:** 45.1%

#### 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 Picsart

- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7506 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3291 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (490 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13366 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 reviews)
- [Adobe Firefly](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-firefly/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (335 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (890 reviews)
- [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews)
- [Photos](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (806 reviews)

### Alternatives to Pixlr

- [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)
- [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 reviews)
- [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews)
- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7506 reviews)
- [Polarr](https://www.g2.com/products/polarr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (45 reviews)
- [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (554 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)
- [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [Paintshop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (206 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

### Picsart

- Title: [What is Picsart used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-picsart-used-for) — 9 comments, 7 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Photo editing, making collages, thumbnails, posters etc."

### Pixlr

- Title: [how your can to get better the plataform](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12191-how-your-can-to-get-better-the-plataform) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Do you use the web version or downloaded version? Try the desktop app, this may help alleviate some of the issues you are having. Without knowing what the..."
- Title: [What is Pixlr used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-pixlr-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "online photo editing tool"
- Title: [Is pixlr as good as Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pixlr-is-pixlr-as-good-as-photoshop) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Pixlr is a free online image editing tool that offers a range of features similar to Photoshop. While Pixlr can perform many of the same tasks as Photoshop,..."
- Title: [How good is Pixlr?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-pixlr) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Easy to use "
- Title: [What are the features of photo editing software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/pixlr-what-are-the-features-of-photo-editing-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### 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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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/picsart-vs-pixlr-vs-affinity-photo)