Alternatives to Pixlr
Ranked by capability overlap. Money plays no part in the order.
The well-known photo editor, with generative AI from Firefly
Shared capabilities: Image editing, Background removal, Image generation
Overlap 100%(computed)Compare with Pixlr
—Photo and video editor with many AI features
Shared capabilities: Image editing, Background removal, Image generation
Extra: Graphic design
Overlap 80%(computed)Compare with Pixlr
FreeUnverifiedQuick AI image editing: remove backgrounds, upscale and more
Background removalImage editing
Shared capabilities: Image editing, Background removal, Image generation
Extra: Image upscaling
Overlap 67%(computed)Compare with Pixlr
FreeUnverifiedAdobe's generative AI for images and video, positioned as commercially safe
Shared capabilities: Image editing, Image generation
Extra: Video generation
Lacks: Background removal
Overlap 50%(computed)Compare with Pixlr
Open image models from Stability AI that you can run yourself
Shared capabilities: Image editing, Image generation
Lacks: Background removal
Overlap 40%(computed)Compare with Pixlr
—Upscaler that 'invents' detail, now Freepik's AI brand
Shared capabilities: Image editing, Image generation
Extra: Image upscaling
Lacks: Background removal
Overlap 33%(computed)Compare with Pixlr
Leading AI image generator for artistic visuals
Shared capabilities: Image editing, Image generation
Extra: Video generation
Lacks: Background removal
Overlap 33%(computed)Compare with Pixlr
European image models (Germany), via API, playground or locally
Shared capabilities: Image editing, Image generation
Extra: Video generation
Lacks: Background removal
Overlap 33%(computed)Compare with Pixlr