Overall Winner
Affinity Photo
beats PicMonkey by 53 points
Affinity Photo 🏆 75/100
PicMonkey 22/100
A
Affinity Photo
Free
VS
PicMonkey
From $7.99/mo
The verdict
Affinity Photo scores 75/100 against PicMonkey's 22/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Affinity Photo
PicMonkey
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Features
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Affinity Photo
"Free professional photo editor rivaling Photoshop with full RAW support"
Pros
Completely free professional-grade editor with no subscription Full RAW development, layers, masks, and Frequency Separation More intuitive interface than Photoshop with easier-to-use tools
PicMonkey
"Easy-to-use photo editor weighed down by aggressive subscription billing"
Pros
Easy to use interface with intuitive design tools Good template selection for social media graphics Touch-up tools work well for portraits
Pricing & value
| Metric | Affinity Photo | PicMonkey | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Affinity Photo |
| Starting price | Free | From $7.99/mo | Affinity Photo |
Our pick