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HeadshotPro vs Namelix 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.

HeadshotPro

4.2

From $29 one-off

Best overall

Namelix

4.4

Free to start

Pixlr

4.0

From $2.49/mo

Comparing 3 tools, the maximum.

At a glance

Pick it if: Businesses that need consistent staff photos, and professionals who want a LinkedIn headshot without booking a shoot.

Best overallBest valueEasiest to use

Pick it if: Founders and small business owners brainstorming a business, product or brand name.

Pick it if: Small business owners, creators and students who want a cheap, quick photo editor without installing Photoshop.

Overview

AttributeHeadshotProNamelixPixlr
In one lineTurns your selfies into professional headshots for LinkedIn and your team.Free AI business name generator that suggests short, brandable names with a domain check.Browser photo editor with AI tools for removing backgrounds, filling and making images.
Pricing modelPaidFreeFreemium
Starting price$29 one-offFree$2.49/mo
Free plan No Yes Yes
Works with Claude Code Yes No No

Rating breakdown

Our scores out of 5. The higher bar in each row is highlighted.

AttributeHeadshotProNamelixPixlr
Overall rating4.24.4Winner4.0
Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
4.5
5.0
4.0
FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
4.5
3.5
4.0
Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them.
3.5
3.5
3.5
Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan.
4.0
5.0
4.5
Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over.
4.5
5.0
4.0

Feature comparison

A tick means it does this today. A dash means we haven't checked.

AttributeHeadshotProNamelixPixlr
Access & platform
Free plan No Yes Yes
Mobile app– No Yes
Desktop app–– Yes
Browser extension–– No
API access Yes No No
Teams & business
Team workspace Yes– No
Enterprise plan or SSO Yes– No
Connects to other apps Yes– No
Open source or self-hosted No No No
AI abilities
Works with your files Yes– Yes
Understands images Yes– Yes
Makes images Yes No Yes
Makes video No No Yes
Writes code No No No
Runs agents or automations–– Yes
Learns your brand or style Yes– No
Works in many languages–– Yes
Capabilities score8/ 171/ 179/ 17

Pricing

Plans as listed on each vendor's site when we last checked. Confirm before you buy.

AttributeHeadshotProNamelixPixlr
Plans

Basic

$29 one-off

One person on a budget.

FreeOur pick

Free

Anyone brainstorming a name.

Free

Free

Occasional quick edits.

ProfessionalOur pick

$39 one-off

Most individuals.

Plus

$2.49/mo, or $1.99/mo billed yearly

Ad-free basic editing.

Executive

$59 one-off

People who want more choice and 4K files.

PremiumOur pick

$9.99/mo, or $7.99/mo billed yearly

Small businesses using AI tools weekly.

Team

From $19.50/person, volume discounts

Companies with 5 to 1,000 staff.

Ultra

From $24.99/mo, or $19.99/mo billed yearly

Heavy AI users.

Enterprise

Custom

Organisations with 1,000+ people.

Which plan to pickAn individual should take Professional: the free redo is worth the extra $10 over Basic. Companies should use the Team plan, where credits never expire and the per-person price drops as you buy more.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.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.

Key features

AttributeHeadshotProNamelixPixlr
Standout features
  • Headshots from selfies
  • Team management
  • Matching team style
  • Custom backdrops and outfits
  • Free redo
  • Integrations and API
  • Name styles
  • Learns your taste
  • Domain filter
  • Logo previews
  • Two editors
  • Background and object remover
  • Generative fill and extend
  • AI generators
  • Pixlr Agent
  • Web, phone and desktop

Pros and cons

AttributeHeadshotProNamelixPixlr
Pros
  • Built for teams, with matching styles and simple admin
  • No subscription; pay per person
  • Fast turnaround, down to about 15 minutes
  • Refund guarantee and free redos on the better packages
  • Completely free with no sign-up needed
  • Brandable names rather than keyword mash-ups
  • Gets better as you save favourites
  • Domain filter saves time
  • Works in the browser with no install or account
  • Very cheap paid plans
  • Covers the common AI edits in one place
  • One subscription across web, phone and desktop
Cons
  • Only a fraction of each batch is usable; odd hands, teeth and faces are common
  • Needs around 15 good selfies, more than some rivals
  • Refund is lost once you download any photo
  • No proper editing of a photo once it's generated
  • Many names are generic or already used by other businesses
  • No trademark or business register check
  • Domain checks send you off to a registrar
  • Logo previews are basic and steer you towards paid Brandmark logos
  • Free version has ads and limits
  • AI quality is behind Photoshop for detailed work
  • Subscription credits reset each month
  • No refunds once a payment goes through

Who each one is for

AttributeHeadshotProNamelixPixlr
Best for
  • Matching headshots for a whole team
  • LinkedIn and email profile photos
  • Website About pages
  • Remote teams spread across cities
  • Brainstorming a business name
  • Product and app names
  • Finding names with an available domain
  • Rebrand shortlists
  • Quick photo edits in the browser
  • Removing backgrounds and objects
  • A cheap alternative to Photoshop
  • Collages and social graphics
You'll find it used by
  • HR teams
  • Real estate agencies
  • Law firms
  • Sales teams
  • Job seekers
  • Founders
  • Small business owners
  • Product managers
  • Agencies
  • Side-project builders
  • Small businesses
  • Creators
  • Students
  • Online sellers

Questions people ask

Which is better, HeadshotPro, Namelix or Pixlr?

Namelix scores highest overall in our ratings (HeadshotPro 4.2/5, Namelix 4.4/5 and Pixlr 4.0/5). HeadshotPro is best for matching headshots for a whole team and LinkedIn and email profile photos. Namelix is best for brainstorming a business name and product and app names. Pixlr is best for quick photo edits in the browser and removing backgrounds and objects.

Which is cheaper, HeadshotPro, Namelix or Pixlr?

HeadshotPro: There's no free plan. Paid plans start at $29 one-off. Namelix: It's free to use. Pixlr: There's a free plan, and paid plans start at $2.49/mo.

Which is easier to use, HeadshotPro, Namelix or Pixlr?

Namelix rates highest for ease of use in our scores. Founders and small business owners brainstorming a business, product or brand name.

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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