Pixlr alternatives

At a glance

We list 9 other graphic design tools as alternatives to Pixlr: Adobe Express, Affinity, Canva, Kittl, Piktochart, Playground, Recraft, Visme and VistaCreate.
All of them have a free plan.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.

9 alternatives

Listed alphabetically. A tool is ranked by its reviews once it has 3.

Adobe Express
The quick and easy create-anything app for social posts, images, videos, flyers and more
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Pixlr yet.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Premium, $9.99 per month (as of October 14, 2026)
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Main features
Templates, Generative AI, One-click resize
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Affinity
Professional photo, design, and layout software, free forever
No reviews yet
Choose it over Pixlr for: macOS.
Free plan
Yes
Platforms
macOS
Main features
Photo editing, Vector illustration, Page layout
Security and compliance
SSO
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Canva
Make AI-powered social posts, videos, presentations, and more
No reviews yet
Choose it over Pixlr for: macOS or Windows.
Free plan
Yes
Plans
Free: $0 (as of October 19, 2026)
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Main features
Templates, Magic Layers, Background remover
Security and compliance
SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO
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Kittl
AI design platform with image generation, pro editing tools, mockups and curated assets
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Pixlr yet.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Pro, $12 per editor per month, billed annually (as of October 20, 2026)
Main features
AI image and vector generation, Mockups, Templates and fonts
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Piktochart
Transform complex ideas into captivating visuals that inform and engage your audience
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Pixlr yet.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Pro, $15 per member per month, billed annually (as of October 20, 2026)
Main features
AI Design Generator, AI Document Generator, AI Image Generator
Security and compliance
SSO
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Playground
The AI design studio for everyone. Turn any idea into stickers, merch, posters, and more
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Pixlr yet.
Free plan
Yes
Platforms
iOS
Main features
Templates, Swap style, Remove object
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Recraft
Text-to-image model and design platform for vectors, custom styles and mockups
No reviews yet
Choose it over Pixlr for: API.
Free plan
Yes
Plans
Free: $0 (as of October 20, 2026)
Platforms
API
Main features
Vector generation, Custom styles, Image editing tools
Security and compliance
SSO
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Visme
Create, manage and scale content with AI
No reviews yet
Choose it over Pixlr for: macOS or Windows.
Free plan
Yes
Plans
Basic: $0, Enterprise: Custom (as of October 20, 2026)
Platforms
macOS, Windows, iOS
Main features
Visme AI Designer, Templates, Branded content
Security and compliance
SSO
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VistaCreate
Free graphic design tool with AI tools and 200K+ ready-made templates
No reviews yet
Choose it over Pixlr for: API.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Pro, $10 per month, up to 10 seats (as of October 19, 2026)
Free trial
14 days
Platforms
Web, API
Main features
200K+ templates, AI tools, Brand kits
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