Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
PixlrvsProcreate
Pixlr starts at $1.99/mo, 85% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo. Procreate is rated higher at 4.6/5 vs Pixlr's 4.3/5.
Pixlrvs Procreate
★ 4.3/5-0.3 vs Procreate
Only in Pixlr
- ✦ Photo Editor
- ✦ AI Image Generator
- ✦ Background Remover
✓ Free planFrom $1.99/mo(cheaper)500M+ users · est. 2008
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Procreatevs Pixlr
★ 4.6/5+0.3 vs Pixlr
Only in Procreate
- ✦ Digital Painting
- ✦ Brushes (400+)
- ✦ Layer Support
From $12.99/mo(pricier)40M+ downloads users · est. 2011
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Pixlr
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
Capterra Score4.5/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Procreate
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Pixlr uniquely offers Photo Editor, AI Image Generator, Background Remover. Procreate uniquely offers Digital Painting, Brushes (400+), Layer Support. Both share 2 features including PSD Support, Animation.
Feature
Pixlr
Procreate
PSD Support
✓
✓
Animation
✓
✓
Photo Editor
✓
✗
AI Image Generator
✓
✗
Background Remover
✓
✗
Batch Editor
✓
✗
Graphic Templates
✓
✗
Collage Maker
✓
✗
Color Correction
✓
✗
Filters & Effects
✓
✗
Layer Editing
✓
✗
Web-based
✓
✗
No Install
✓
✗
Stock Photos
✓
✗
Design Templates
✓
✗
Digital Painting
✗
✓
Brushes (400+)
✗
✓
Layer Support
✗
✓
3D Painting
✗
✓
Color Management
✗
✓
Canvas Size Up to 16K
✗
✓
Apple Pencil Support
✗
✓
Time-lapse Recording
✗
✓
Text & Typography
✗
✓
Clipping Masks
✗
✓
Blend Modes
✗
✓
Reference Companion
✗
✓
Perspective Guides
✗
✓
Symmetry Tools
✗
✓
Custom Brushes
✗
✓
Gesture Controls
✗
✓
Total Features
15
18
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Pixlr if you need:
- ✓ Photo Editor
- ✓ AI Image Generator
- ✓ Background Remover
- ✓ Batch Editor
- ✓ Graphic Templates
Choose Procreate if you need:
- ✓ Digital Painting
- ✓ Brushes (400+)
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ 3D Painting
- ✓ Color Management
Pricing Comparison
Pixlr starts at $1.99/mo, 85% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo.
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
Procreate Plans
Paid plans only
Procreate (iPad)Best Value
$12.99/one-time- • No subscription
- • All features
Procreate Dreams
$19.99/one-time- • 2D animation app
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