# Affinity Photo vs Pixlr

| Attribute | Affinity Photo | Pixlr |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 83 (38% (low)) | 83.2 (29% (low)) |
| deployment.options | - | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A free, feature-rich photo editor with non-destructive editing, RAW processing, advanced retouching tools, batch automation, and layer compositing. | 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. |
| features.capabilities | `{"psd_ai_import":true,"free_available":true,"raster_editing":true,"digital_painting":true,"platform_breadth":"macOS, Windows, iOS"}` | `{"generative_ai":true,"raster_editing":true,"template_library":true}` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"SG","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"free","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Affinity Photo","summary":"Completely free","features":["Non-destructive editing","RAW development with lens correction and noise reduction","Layer compositing","Advanced retouching and frequency separation","Liquify tools","HDR Merge, Focus Merge, Astrophotography Stacking","Batch processing","Macros","Unlimited layers","PSD import with layer fidelity","Live filters and instant previews","Brush library","Fine selection tools"],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Completely free","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-03T12:04:35.509Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"€2.49/month or €1.99/month billed annually (20% savings)","features":["Ad-Free","Unlimited saves","1 concurrent AI generation"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2.49,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Basic editing features with limited AI generation credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"€9.99/month or €7.99/month billed annually","features":["Everything in Plus","~1,000 AI credits per month","Credits valid for 1 year","Private mode for AI Generations","Extensive library of fonts, templates, elements, animations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.99,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"}],"description":"Full access to premium features with substantial AI credits across all platforms","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"AI Credit Pack"}],"summary":"From €1.99/month (annual billing). Free tier available.","currency":"EUR","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://pixlr.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-31T13:59:53.842Z","startingPrice":{"amount":2.49,"period":"month","currency":"EUR"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | free | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":2.49,"currency":"EUR"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Graphic Design)

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

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:18:06.924Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*