# Affinity Designer vs Pixlr

| Attribute | Affinity Designer | Pixlr |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 65.3 (52% (medium)) | 67.4 (28% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Affinity is a free desktop application that combines vector drawing, raster photo editing, and page layout tools in a single workspace without requiring a subscription. It is indexed under Design & Creative Software.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/","question":"What is Affinity Designer?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Affinity Designer offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/","question":"Is Affinity Designer free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Affinity Designer supports Windows, macOS and iOS. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/","question":"What platforms does Affinity Designer support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Affinity Designer. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Affinity Designer not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/privacy/","question":"What security certifications does Affinity Designer have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Affinity Designer is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United Kingdom.","source":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/","question":"Where is Affinity Designer available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"A suite of online photo editing and design tools featuring AI capabilities for image generation, background removal, and face manipulation. Available as free and premium subscription plans accessible through web and mobile platforms. It is indexed under Graphic Design.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"What is Pixlr?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Pixlr offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at €2.49 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"Is Pixlr free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Pixlr supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Pixlr support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Pixlr, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"Can Pixlr be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Pixlr. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Pixlr not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://pixlr.com/privacy-policy/","question":"What security certifications does Pixlr have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Pixlr is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Singapore.","source":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","question":"Where is Pixlr available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A comprehensive design tool that integrates vector drawing, photo editing, and layout capabilities with real-time performance, precision controls, non-destructive editing, and broad export support. | A cross-platform photo editing application with AI-driven image and video generation, face manipulation, and a library of templates and design elements. |
| features.capabilities | `{"dtp_layout":true,"free_available":true,"raster_editing":true,"vector_editing":true,"digital_painting":true,"platform_breadth":"Desktop (macOS, Windows) and mobile (iOS)","vector_illustration":true}` | `{"generative_ai":true,"raster_editing":true,"template_library":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Canva","native":true,"direction":"outbound"}]` | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"SG","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Affinity","features":["Vector design with pen precision, snapping, and alignment","Symbols and constraints for UI component consistency","Non-destructive editing","Real-time pixel previews","Raster and photo editing tools","Layout tools","Expressive brushes for digital illustration","Shape warping and path manipulation","Export to PDF, SVG, PNG, JPEG, TIFF, WebP by object, slice, or artboard","Batch export","Print-ready presets","Direct export to Canva","Free updates with new features"],"description":"Complete access to all vector, raster, and layout tools with no restrictions or payment","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Completely free with all features included","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/designer/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-23T14:40:51.761Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"€2.49/month or €1.99/month (annual billing)","features":["Ad-free","Unlimited saves","1 concurrent AI generation"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.49,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":1.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Basic plan with ad-free editing","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"€9.99/month or €7.99/month (annual billing)","features":["All Plus features","AI credits valid for 1 year","Private mode for AI generations","Library of fonts, templates, elements, animations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":7.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Full feature access with extended AI credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Ultra","summary":"€24.99/month or €19.99/month (annual billing)","features":["All Premium features","Unlimited fast image generations","Access to image, video, and audio models","8 concurrent AI generations","AI video generation"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":24.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":19.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Maximum AI capabilities with unlimited fast generations","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Ultra MAX","summary":"€49.99/month or €39.99/month (annual billing)","features":["All Ultra features","10,000 monthly AI credits (vs 5,000 in Ultra)"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":39.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Ultra plan with doubled monthly AI credits","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"AI Credit Pack"}],"summary":"From €2.49/month. Monthly or annual billing with flexible cancellation.","currency":"EUR","sourceUrl":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-02T10:57:53.450Z","startingPrice":{"amount":1.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":1.99,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/privacy/ | - |

## Capabilities (Graphic Design)

| Capability | Affinity Designer | Pixlr |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Cmyk print | - | - |
| Color management | - | - |
| Psd AI interop | - | - |
| Vector editing | ✓ | - |
| Raster editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Realtime collab | - | - |
| Plugin ecosystem | - | - |
| Generative AI | - | ✓ |
| Template library | - | ✓ |
| Open source | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:58:44.875Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*