Photopea Free replaces 2 paid apps
One genuinely free tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseproprietary, free
runson your machine
installOpen the web app; an optional PWA can be installed from Photopea's More menu.
dataEditable files stay on the user's device; PSD is the primary project format, with broad raster and vector import/export support.
setupno real blockers; verified to install clean
facts verified 2026-08-10
The same editor, the same PSD machinery, and real exports; Premium mainly removes ads and adds convenience rather than unlocking the core.
the verdict →
The closest free browser editor: layers, masks, PSD files, vectors, filters, and local processing, with ads instead of a subscription.
the catchPhotopea is the closest editor but lacks Pixlr's integrated template, cloud-asset and generative-content ecosystem and shows ads.
the verdict →all Pixlr alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $60/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
