Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Affinity DesignervsPixlr
Pixlr starts at $1.99/mo, 97% cheaper than Affinity Designer's $69.99/mo. Affinity Designer is rated higher at 4.5/5 vs Pixlr's 4.3/5.
Affinity Designervs Pixlr
★ 4.5/5+0.2 vs Pixlr
Only in Affinity Designer
- ✦ Vector Design
- ✦ Raster & Vector Hybrid
- ✦ PSD/AI Import
From $69.99/mo(pricier)10M+ users · est. 2014
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Pixlrvs Affinity Designer
★ 4.3/5-0.2 vs Affinity Designer
Only in Pixlr
- ✦ Photo Editor
- ✦ AI Image Generator
- ✦ Background Remover
✓ Free planFrom $1.99/mo(cheaper)500M+ users · est. 2008
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Affinity Designer
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score4.5/5
Capterra Score4.7/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
Pixlr
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Affinity Designer uniquely offers Vector Design, Raster & Vector Hybrid, PSD/AI Import. Pixlr uniquely offers Photo Editor, AI Image Generator, Background Remover. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Affinity Designer
Pixlr
Vector Design
✓
✗
Raster & Vector Hybrid
✓
✗
PSD/AI Import
✓
✗
Pen & Node Tools
✓
✗
Typography
✓
✗
Color Management
✓
✗
Non-destructive Effects
✓
✗
Artboards
✓
✗
Symbols
✓
✗
Grids & Guides
✓
✗
Export Personas
✓
✗
iPad Version
✓
✗
GPU Accelerated
✓
✗
Pixel-perfect Zoom
✓
✗
Master Pages
✓
✗
Vector Shapes Library
✓
✗
Advanced Layer Management
✓
✗
Shape Building Tools
✓
✗
Gradient Map Editor
✓
✗
Texture Brushes
✓
✗
Customizable Keyboard Shortcuts
✓
✗
Live Shapes
✓
✗
Align and Distribute
✓
✗
Snapping Controls
✓
✗
Shape Boolean Operations
✓
✗
Vector Crop Tool
✓
✗
History Panel
✓
✗
Photo Editor
✗
✓
AI Image Generator
✗
✓
Background Remover
✗
✓
Batch Editor
✗
✓
Graphic Templates
✗
✓
Collage Maker
✗
✓
Color Correction
✗
✓
Filters & Effects
✗
✓
Layer Editing
✗
✓
Web-based
✗
✓
No Install
✗
✓
PSD Support
✗
✓
Stock Photos
✗
✓
Design Templates
✗
✓
Animation
✗
✓
Total Features
27
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Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Affinity Designer if you need:
- ✓ Vector Design
- ✓ Raster & Vector Hybrid
- ✓ PSD/AI Import
- ✓ Pen & Node Tools
- ✓ Typography
Choose Pixlr if you need:
- ✓ Photo Editor
- ✓ AI Image Generator
- ✓ Background Remover
- ✓ Batch Editor
- ✓ Graphic Templates
Pricing Comparison
Pixlr starts at $1.99/mo, 97% cheaper than Affinity Designer's $69.99/mo.
Affinity Designer Plans
Paid plans only
Affinity Designer V2
$69.99/one-time- • Desktop app
- • No subscription
Affinity V2 Universal
$169.99/one-time- • Designer + Photo + Publisher
- • All platforms
Canva SubscriptionBest Value
$14.99/mo- • Full Affinity suite via Canva Teams
Pixlr Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Basic editing
- • AI tools (limited)
PlusBest Value
$1.99/mo- • Priority AI generation
- • More templates
Premium
$7.99/mo- • Unlimited AI
- • All assets
Team
$12.99/user/mo- • Team features
- • Brand kit
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