Side-by-side comparison · Image, Logo & Design
Cleanup.pictures vs Design.com vs Namelix
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: Anyone who needs to erase something from a photo quickly without learning an editor.
Pick it if: New small businesses and side hustles that need a logo and matching basics quickly, without hiring a designer.
Pick it if: Founders and small business owners brainstorming a business, product or brand name.
Overview
| Attribute | Cleanup.pictures | Design.com | Namelix |
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| In one line | Brush over people, objects or text in a photo and they disappear, with the gap filled in. | AI logo maker that also builds your business cards, social posts and website from it. | Free AI business name generator that suggests short, brandable names with a domain check. |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Freemium | Free |
| Starting price | $5/mo | About $25/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Works with Claude Code | Yes | No | No |
Rating breakdown
Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.
| Attribute | Cleanup.pictures | Design.com | Namelix |
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| Overall rating | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.4Winner |
| Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it. | 5.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together. | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them. | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan. | 4.5 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over. | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
Feature comparison
A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.
| Attribute | Cleanup.pictures | Design.com | Namelix |
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| Access & platform | |||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | – | No | No |
| Desktop app | – | No | – |
| Browser extension | – | No | – |
| API access | Yes | No | No |
| Teams & business | |||
| Team workspace | – | No | – |
| Enterprise plan or SSO | – | No | – |
| Connects to other apps | – | No | – |
| Open source or self-hosted | No | No | No |
| AI abilities | |||
| Works with your files | Yes | Yes | – |
| Understands images | Yes | – | – |
| Makes images | No | Yes | No |
| Makes video | No | No | No |
| Writes code | No | No | No |
| Runs agents or automations | – | No | – |
| Learns your brand or style | – | Yes | – |
| Works in many languages | – | – | – |
| Capabilities score | 4/ 17 | 4/ 17 | 1/ 17 |
Pricing
Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.
| Attribute | Cleanup.pictures | Design.com | Namelix |
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| Plans | Free Free Quick fixes for web or social. | Free Free Exploring ideas or using a free logo. | FreeOur pick Free Anyone brainstorming a name. |
ProOur pick $5/mo, or $36/yr Anyone who needs full-resolution results. | StarterOur pick About $25/mo, less yearly A logo and the basics to go with it. | ||
Clipdrop Pro See website People who also need background removal and other edits. | Value About $34/mo, less yearly A logo plus a proper website. | ||
Premium Listed at about $34/mo, less yearly Businesses that want every tool. | |||
| Which plan to pick | Use Free for social posts and quick checks. If you need the cleaned photo for print, a listing or a website hero, Pro is cheap enough to pay for a month when you need it. | Play with the free logo maker until you find one you like. Starter is enough for the logo and files. If you want to own the logo outright, think about subscribing for a month and cancelling, since you keep the licence. Exclusive rights are an extra one-off fee. | There's nothing to buy for the names themselves. If you want a logo for the name you pick, Brandmark sells one-off logo packages from $35, but you can take the name anywhere. |
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Questions people ask
Which is better, Cleanup.pictures, Design.com or Namelix?
Namelix scores highest overall in our ratings (Cleanup.pictures 4.2/5, Design.com 3.8/5 and Namelix 4.4/5). Cleanup.pictures is best for removing people or objects from photos and erasing text and logos. Design.com is best for A logo for a new business in minutes and matching business cards and social posts. Namelix is best for brainstorming a business name and product and app names.
Which is cheaper, Cleanup.pictures, Design.com or Namelix?
Cleanup.pictures: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $5/mo. Design.com: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at About $25/mo. Namelix: It's free to use.
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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