PicMonkey AlternativesImage Editors and other similar apps like PicMonkey

PicMonkey is available on mobile devices (with a freemium pay model) as well as online in-browser for all devices (which is a subscription-based service). This unique business model isn't found in any of its alternatives.

That being said, while the PicMonkey mobile app is freemium, its full functionality is paid with subscriptions available both monthly and annually. There are free online image editors available as alternatives, as well as free alternatives for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

PicMonkey alternatives are mainly Image Editors but may also be Photo Editors or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of PicMonkey.

PicMonkey

Freemium • Proprietary
Image Editor

PicMonkey is a feature-rich online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads necessary. Touch-up tools...

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GIMP
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
Flatpak
AmigaOS
204 GIMP alternatives
GIMP is a free program for such photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. Essentially it's the closest thing to Photoshop you can get for free.
- - GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PicMonkey.
- - GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PicMonkey.
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GIMP Features
1. Support for LayersGIMP supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. DRM FreeNo Digital rights management (DRM), i.e. no copy protection.
3. Ad-freeGIMP doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsGIMP can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. Dark ModeGIMP supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. PortableGIMP can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
7. Works OfflineGIMP can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in GIMP without registration.
9. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in GIMP.
Customizable
Photo effects
High-resolution images
Retouch photos
Open PSD files
Color to Alpha
Image Processing
Select by Color
Built-in Color picker
Batch image manipulation
Opinions about GIMP as a Alternative to PicMonkey
Most users think GIMP is a great PicMonkey alternative.
Inkscape
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Free • Open Source
Vector Graphic App
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
137 Inkscape alternatives
Inkscape is an Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
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Inkscape Features
1. Support for LayersInkscape supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Works OfflineInkscape can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
3. Ad-freeInkscape doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Privacy focusedInkscape is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
5. LightweightInkscape consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
6. Dark ModeInkscape supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
7. Drawing Tablet SupportInkscape supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
8. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Inkscape without registration.
9. Color PickerInkscape allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
Vectorize raster images
Support for SVG
Live Path Effects
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
Customizable
Edit PDF
Export to SVG
Scalable
High-resolution images
Symbols
Adobe Photoshop
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Paid • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Online
iPad
Wine
ReactOS
235 Adobe Photoshop alternatives
Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll.
- - Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based & iPad alternative to PicMonkey.
- - Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to PicMonkey.
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Adobe Photoshop Features
1. RAW Photo EditorsAdobe Photoshop supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
2. Support for LayersAdobe Photoshop supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Color PickerAdobe Photoshop allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
4. Content-Aware FillAdobe Photoshop can quickly remove objects from your photo and it will fill in the picture based on the rest of the available content.
5. Non Destructive EditingAdobe Photoshop can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
6. Hardware AcceleratedAdobe Photoshop can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
7. Pressure SensitivityAdobe Photoshop can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
8. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAdobe Photoshop can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
9. Works OfflineAdobe Photoshop can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
Color correction
Photo effects
Advanced brush settings
Image Processing
Raster graphics
Intuitive Interface
Resizing dpi
License management
Integrated stock library
Drawing 2D
Opinions about Adobe Photoshop as a Alternative to PicMonkey
Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great PicMonkey alternative.
Paint.NET
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Free • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Windows
.NET Framework
172 Paint.NET alternatives
Paint.net is a free and very capable image editing software for Windows. Great alternative to Photoshop for people that do not need all the stuff PS offers.
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Paint.NET Features
1. Support for LayersPaint.NET supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. LightweightPaint.NET consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsPaint.NET can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
4. Dark ModePaint.NET supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
5. PortablePaint.NET can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Minimalistic
User friendly
Support for image plugins
Export to PNG
Community-based
Transparency
History Panel
Scan to JPEG
WEBP Support
Built-in Color picker
Photopea
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Freemium • Proprietary
Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Photo Editor
Online
106 Photopea alternatives
Online photo editor, which can work with PSD, XCF and Sketch files (Photoshop, Gimp and Sketch App). Convert between PSD, XCF, JPG, PNG and many other formats.
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Photopea Features
1. Support for LayersPhotopea supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. RAW Photo EditorsPhotopea supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
Web-Based
Open PSD files
Vectorize raster images
Sketch to PSD
Photoshop-like
Realtime magic wand tool
Free API
Browser-based
Import from Sketch
Text tool
Canva
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Freemium • Proprietary
Graphic Design Tool
Image Editor
Vector Graphic App
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
108 Canva alternatives
Canva is your free photo editor, logo maker, and video editor in one graphic design app! Design faster with powerful magic AI tools built-in Make stunning social media posts, videos, flyers, photo collages and video collages from customisable templates.
- - Canva is the most popular Android, iPhone & Android Tablet alternative to PicMonkey.
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Canva Features
1. Facial RecognitionCanva can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
2. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
3. Drawing Tablet SupportCanva supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
4. Ad-freeCanva doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. Support for LayersCanva supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Online editor
Web-Based
Drag and Drop
Export to PNG
Online collaboration
Grease Pencil
AI-Powered
Timeline-based
Pixlr
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Freemium • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Online
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
211 Pixlr alternatives
Pixlr® makes it easy to transform everyday images into stunning works of art. Whether you’re applying a quick fix to your photos or adding your personal touch with effects, overlays, or borders, Pixlr has everything you need to make your moments beautiful.
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Pixlr Features
1. Support for LayersPixlr supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. LightweightPixlr consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Dark ModePixlr supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Custom overlaysPixlr allows you to add custom images or videos on top of your composition.
Web-Based
Retouch photos
Gradients
Correct Red Eyes
Open PSD files
Multiple languages
Photo effects
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Pixelmator
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Paid • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
iPhone
iPad
148 Pixelmator alternatives
Pixelmator is a powerful, beautiful, and easy to use image editor. Featuring an elegant and streamlined single-window interface, it puts all the focus on the images you edit, rather than what's around them.
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Pixelmator Features
1. RAW Photo EditorsPixelmator supports viewing and editing of uncompressed data images (RAW).
Open PSD files
Retouch photos
Stickers
Healing brush
Multiple Font Colors
Asset Pipeline
Customizable
Support for 64 bit
Specific for 64-Bit
Photo effects
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Most users think Pixelmator is a great PicMonkey alternative.
Photoscape
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Freemium • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
189 Photoscape alternatives
PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.
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Photoscape Features
1. Batch EditingPhotoscape allows you to select multiple items (tasks, files, images etc) and edit their properties all at once.
Color correction
Image Combining
Retouch photos
Crop video
Image Morphing
Merge photos
Custom Backgrounds
Batch processing
Collage
Lossless quality
Glimpse Image Editor
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Windows
Linux
178 Glimpse Image Editor alternatives
Glimpse is an open source image editor based on the GNU Image Manipulation Program. The goal is to experiment with new ideas and expand the use of free software.
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Glimpse Image Editor Features
1. Support for LayersGlimpse Image Editor supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Customizable
Retouch photos
Discontinued
The Glimpse editor has been discontinuedSource: https://glimpse-editor.org/posts/a-project-on-hiatus/
Adobe Photoshop Express
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Freemium • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
171 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives
Edit, share, and upload photos on-the-go, or access your entire online photo library with a finger-flick using Adobe Photoshop Express for iPhone, iPad and Android.
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Adobe Photoshop Express Features
1. Dark ModeAdobe Photoshop Express supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
2. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Adobe Photoshop Express.
3. Works OfflineAdobe Photoshop Express can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. Ad-freeAdobe Photoshop Express doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Business Simulator
Android Sync
Support for Android Things
Sync with Simplenote
Adobe Photoshop Elements
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Paid • Proprietary
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Android
139 Adobe Photoshop Elements alternatives
Photoshop Elements 2024 is photo editing software for anyone who wants to edit and create with their photos. It’s a one-time purchase that doesn’t require a subscription. It offers:
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Adobe Photoshop Elements Features
1. Facial RecognitionAdobe Photoshop Elements can register a biometric facial pattern to identify or verify the identity of a subject through an image or video.
2. Support for LayersAdobe Photoshop Elements supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
Lossless Cropping
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