Overall Winner
Paint.NET
beats Adobe Express by 0 points
Paint.NET 🏆 51/100
Adobe Express 51/100
P
Paint.NET
Free
VS
Adobe Express
Free
The verdict
Paint.NET scores 51/100 against Adobe Express's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Paint.NET
Adobe Express
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Paint.NET
"Free fast Windows photo editor with layers and plugin extensibility"
Pros
Free lightweight editor with fast performance on Windows Layer support with extensive effects and plugins Simple interface accessible for beginners
Adobe Express
"Adobe's streamlined photo editor for quick social media edits"
Pros
Adobe Sensei AI delivers professional-grade photo editing Free tier available for basic photo editing
Pricing & value
| Metric | Paint.NET | Adobe Express | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Paint.NET |
Our pick