Overall Winner
Affinity Photo
beats Paint.NET by 24 points
Paint.NET 51/100
Affinity Photo 🏆 75/100
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Paint.NET
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Affinity Photo
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The verdict
Affinity Photo scores 75/100 against Paint.NET's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Paint.NET
Affinity Photo
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | Paint.NET | Affinity Photo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Paint.NET |
Our pick