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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.

Best overall

Namelix

4.4

Free to start

Pixlr

4.0

From $2.49/mo

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At a glance

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

AttributeNamelixPixlr
In one lineFree 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 modelFreeFreemium
Starting priceFree$2.49/mo
Free plan Yes Yes
Works with Claude Code No No

Rating breakdown

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

AttributeNamelixPixlr
Overall rating4.4Winner4.0
Ease of useHow quickly someone non-technical gets value from it.
5.0
4.0
FeaturesHow completely it covers its own job, and how well the pieces fit together.
3.5
4.0
Output qualityHow good the results are before you fix them.
3.5
3.5
Value for moneyWhat you get for the price, including the free plan.
5.0
4.5
Speed & reliabilityHow fast it is and how often it falls over.
5.0
4.0

Feature comparison

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

AttributeNamelixPixlr
Access & platform
Free plan Yes Yes
Mobile app No Yes
Desktop app– Yes
Browser extension– No
API access No No
Teams & business
Team workspace– No
Enterprise plan or SSO– No
Connects to other apps– No
Open source or self-hosted No No
AI abilities
Works with your files– Yes
Understands images– Yes
Makes images No Yes
Makes video No Yes
Writes code No No
Runs agents or automations– Yes
Learns your brand or style– No
Works in many languages– Yes
Capabilities score1/ 179/ 17

Pricing

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

AttributeNamelixPixlr
Plans

FreeOur pick

Free

Anyone brainstorming a name.

Free

Free

Occasional quick edits.

Plus

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

Ad-free basic editing.

PremiumOur pick

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

Small businesses using AI tools weekly.

Ultra

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

Heavy AI users.

Which plan to pickThere'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

AttributeNamelixPixlr
Standout features
  • 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

AttributeNamelixPixlr
Pros
  • 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
  • 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

AttributeNamelixPixlr
Best for
  • 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
  • Founders
  • Small business owners
  • Product managers
  • Agencies
  • Side-project builders
  • Small businesses
  • Creators
  • Students
  • Online sellers

Questions people ask

Which is better, Namelix or Pixlr?

Namelix scores highest overall in our ratings (Namelix 4.4/5 and Pixlr 4.0/5). 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, Namelix or Pixlr?

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, 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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