Overall Winner
Pixlr
beats PicMonkey by 25 points
Pixlr 🏆 47/100
PicMonkey 22/100
Pixlr
From $7.99/mo
VS
PicMonkey
From $7.99/mo
The verdict
Pixlr scores 47/100 against PicMonkey's 22/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Pixlr
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
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
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 | Pixlr | PicMonkey | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | No | Tie |
| Starting price | From $7.99/mo | From $7.99/mo | Pixlr |
Our pick