The Best Affinity Photo AlternativesTop Image Editors & Digital Painting Tools like Affinity Photo

Affinity Photo is described as 'Real-time raster graphics editor with non-destructive edits, unlimited layers, and workspace for RAW editing, supporting major colour spaces and formats' and is a leading Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Affinity Photo for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPhone, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Affinity Photo alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Affinity Photo are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET and Affinity.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4826 likes

    Free open-source suite offering advanced photo retouching, image composition, original artwork creation, batch processing, plugin support, custom scripting, mass image format conversion, and integration with free publishing tools for comprehensive editing solutions.

    211 GIMP alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs Affinity Photo Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    12

    Free and powerful, but complicated, wich makes a difficult workflow

    Top Negative Comment
    TopSock
    -2

    It doesn't have non-destructive adjustment layers.

    WillZegal
    Positive
    0

    Powerfull and free on every OS. Affinity needs a licence for EACH OS AND to pay full licence for each new version, except if you bought the whole Serifs products licence. Then you've 25% discount for upgrade. Gimp is a bit dense and unclear, but not so much compared to Affinity (V1 owned). I bought Affinity Photo at a discount price, hopping it will be easyer, but it's not obvious.

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    • GIMP is Free and Open SourceAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizableAffinity Photo is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon

    Krita

     1489 likes

    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    154 Krita alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • AppImage
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    Krita vs Affinity Photo Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    3

    You draw, you don't edidit photos

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    The text tool is awful. Not even close to Affinity.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourceAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • Krita is a Digital Painting Affinity Photo is an Image Editor
    • Krita is CustomizableAffinity Photo is not according to our users
  4. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2452 likes

    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    247 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
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    Adobe Photoshop vs Affinity Photo Comments
    Gregor Zobjak
    1

    Still the market leader in terms of themes AI & plugin support, other features are almost identically available as in Affinity Photo...

    Pedro Trujillo
    Positive
    0

    Expensive.... but, the best

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Exten...

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    Paint.NET

     1670 likes

    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    172 Paint.NET alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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    Paint.NET vs Affinity Photo Comments
    Gregor Zobjak
    Positive
    0

    Good for basic Photo editing but is only available for Windows. I think it's one of the best free Photo editing applications

    • Paint.NET is Free and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • Paint.NET is MinimalisticAffinity Photo is not according to our users
  8. Affinity icon

    Affinity

     88 likes

    Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.

    94 Affinity alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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  9. Photopea icon

    Photopea

     357 likes

    Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.

    126 Photopea alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Photopea vs Affinity Photo Comments
    Gregor Zobjak
    Positive
    0

    just like an Online & free version of Photoshop.. has almost all features.

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Online version, fully supporting PSD file format and EVERY PS function. Free.

    • Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Graphite icon

    Graphite

     112 likes

    Vector graphics and animation editor featuring free, open source access, nondestructive workflow, node-based generative design, layer compositing, browser use, and upcoming support for photo editing, painting, publishing, VFX, and desktop apps in alpha release.

    56 Graphite alternatives

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    • Online
    Made using nondestructive boolean operations and procedural polka dot patterns
     
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    Graphite vs Affinity Photo Comments
    Pedro Trujillo
    Negative
    0

    Even the most basic functions are slowwwwwww. It's a good idea, but it's not ready.

    • Graphite is Free and Open SourceAffinity Photo is Paid and Proprietary
    • Graphite is a Vector Graphic Affinity Photo is an Image Editor
  11. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     370 likes

    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    247 Pixlr alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     422 likes

    Image editing software for macOS and iOS, offering nondestructive, GPU-powered editing with machine learning features, RAW support, custom brushes, and seamless macOS integration for touch-ups, painting, and creative compositions.

    159 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Pixelmator vs Affinity Photo Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Because it's simpler and it works.

    • Pixelmator is Paid and ProprietaryAffinity Photo is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixelmator is CustomizableAffinity Photo is not according to our users
  13. Luminar Neo icon

    Luminar Neo

     90 likes

    Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.

    109 Luminar Neo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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  14. QuickEdit icon

    QuickEdit

     23 likes

    Lightweight tool offering cropping, drawing, text editing with formatting options, GPUImage filters, smooth Jetpack Compose-based animations, quick saving, and direct sharing to social media apps, designed for fast, simple photo enhancements on any device.

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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