Overall Winner
Paint.NET
beats Pixlr by 4 points
Pixlr 47/100
Paint.NET 🏆 51/100
Pixlr
From $7.99/mo
VS
P
Paint.NET
Free
The verdict
Paint.NET scores 51/100 against Pixlr's 47/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Pixlr
Paint.NET
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Pixlr
"Solid Photoshop-like editor undermined by aggressive paywall restrictions"
Pros
Familiar Photoshop-like interface with layer support Good AI tools including generative fill and noise reduction Decent free tier for casual editing
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | Pixlr | Paint.NET | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Paint.NET |
| Starting price | From $7.99/mo | Free | Paint.NET |
Our pick