Side-by-side comparison · Image, Logo & Design
Affinity vs ChatGPT Images vs Pixlr
Everything that matters when choosing between them, in one place: our rating, what each can do, what they cost, and the trade-offs.
Comparing 3 tools, the maximum.
At a glance
Pick it if: Designers, photographers and confident DIYers who want professional design software without an Adobe subscription.
Pick it if: Anyone who already uses ChatGPT and wants quick, accurate images without learning another tool.
Pick it if: Small business owners, creators and students who want a cheap, quick photo editor without installing Photoshop.
Overview
| Attribute | Affinity | ChatGPT Images | Pixlr |
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| In one line | Free pro design app for photo editing, illustration and layout, with optional Canva AI. | Make and edit images inside ChatGPT by describing what you want, words included. | Browser photo editor with AI tools for removing backgrounds, filling and making images. |
| Pricing model | Free | Freemium | Freemium |
| Starting price | Your Canva subscription | Free | $2.49/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Claude Code | No | No | No |
Rating breakdown
Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.
| Attribute | Affinity | ChatGPT Images | Pixlr |
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| Overall rating | 4.4Winner | 4.2 | 4.0 |
| Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it. | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
| FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together. | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them. | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan. | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over. | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
Feature comparison
A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.
| Attribute | Affinity | ChatGPT Images | Pixlr |
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| Access & platform | |||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Browser extension | No | Yes | No |
| API access | No | Yes | No |
| Teams & business | |||
| Team workspace | No | Yes | No |
| Enterprise plan or SSO | Yes | Yes | No |
| Connects to other apps | Yes | Yes | No |
| Open source or self-hosted | No | No | No |
| AI abilities | |||
| Works with your files | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Understands images | – | Yes | Yes |
| Makes images | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Makes video | No | Yes | Yes |
| Writes code | No | Yes | No |
| Runs agents or automations | No | Yes | Yes |
| Learns your brand or style | No | Yes | No |
| Works in many languages | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Capabilities score | 8/ 17 | 16/ 17 | 9/ 17 |
Pricing
Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.
| Attribute | Affinity | ChatGPT Images | Pixlr |
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| Plans | FreeOur pick Free Individuals, for personal or business use. | Free Free A few images a day. | Free Free Occasional quick edits. |
With Canva Pro Your Canva subscription People who already pay for Canva. | Go See website Light users who hit the free limits. | Plus $2.49/mo, or $1.99/mo billed yearly Ad-free basic editing. | |
Canva Enterprise Custom Organisations rolling it out to a team. | PlusOur pick See website Most marketers and business owners. | PremiumOur pick $9.99/mo, or $7.99/mo billed yearly Small businesses using AI tools weekly. | |
Pro See website Heavy daily users. | Ultra From $24.99/mo, or $19.99/mo billed yearly Heavy AI users. | ||
Business See website Teams who need shared workspaces and admin. | |||
| Which plan to pick | Download it free. Only connect a paid Canva plan if you want the AI tools inside Affinity, or if you already pay for Canva anyway. | Free is enough to find out if the quality suits you. Plus is the one to buy if you make images most days, because the limits stop getting in the way and you get the whole assistant too. Pro is only for people living in ChatGPT all day. | Use it free for simple edits. If the ads annoy you, Plus is cheap. Premium is the one to get if you'll use the AI tools every week. Ultra Max doubles Ultra's credits for $49.99/mo. |
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Questions people ask
Which is better, Affinity, ChatGPT Images or Pixlr?
Affinity scores highest overall in our ratings (Affinity 4.4/5, ChatGPT Images 4.2/5 and Pixlr 4.0/5). Affinity is best for Replacing Adobe apps without the subscription and logos and vector illustrations. ChatGPT Images is best for mockups and signage with real text and editing an image by describing changes. Pixlr is best for quick photo edits in the browser and removing backgrounds and objects.
Which is cheaper, Affinity, ChatGPT Images or Pixlr?
Affinity: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at Your Canva subscription. ChatGPT Images: It's free to use. Pixlr: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $2.49/mo.
Which is easier to use, Affinity, ChatGPT Images or Pixlr?
ChatGPT Images rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Anyone who already uses ChatGPT and wants quick, accurate images without learning another tool.
How we compare
Ratings are our own, from using each tool, across ease of use, features, output quality, value for money, speed & reliability.
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