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photoeditor vs Photopea
Browser-based Photoshop-like editor, no AI credit model
Short answer: Pick photoeditor if you want single-sentence photo edits with visible credit costs; pick Photopea if you want free Photoshop-like editor in the browser. photoeditor starts at $17/month; Photopea is free.
photoeditorEdit one photo you already have with a single sentence.
PhotopeaFree Photoshop-like image editor in the browserWhich to pick
Pick photoeditor if you want…
- Single-sentence photo edits with visible credit costs
Pick Photopea if you want…
- Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Free Photoshop-style editing
- A free tool
Side by side
- What it is
- photoeditor:photoeditor is a credit-based AI tool that lets you edit an existing photo with a single sentence, showing model costs before generation.
- Photopea:Photopea is a free, browser-based image editor with Photoshop-like tools and full PSD support.
- Best for
- photoeditor:Single-sentence photo edits with visible credit costs
- Photopea:Free Photoshop-like editor in the browser
- Who it’s for
- photoeditor:Developers and creators who need quick, single-change edits to owned images or short clips.
- Photopea:Designers, students, small businesses, and anyone needing online photo editing.
- Pricing
- photoeditor:Paid
- Photopea:Free
- Starting price
- photoeditor:$17/month (Lite)
- Photopea:Free
- Free plan or trial
- photoeditor:—
- Photopea:Free to use
- Plans
- photoeditor:Lite $17 per month · Plus $33 per month · Pro $72 per month
- Photopea:—
photoeditor features
- Credit-based editing. Each model shows its credit cost on the generate button before you run the edit.
- Multiple generation modes. Supports image-to-image, text-to-image, image-to-video and text-to-video from the same editor.
- Model selection. Choose from Nano Banana, Flux, GPT Image and others, each with its own credit price.
- Failed-run refunds. If a generation fails, the spent credits are automatically returned.
- Commercial-use policy. Results can be used commercially when you own the rights to the uploaded source.
- Result retention options. Credits determine how long results are kept (30-365 days depending on plan).
Photopea features
- Fully Local Editing. All processing runs on the user’s device, so files never leave the browser.
- PSD and 40+ Formats. Open and save PSD files plus PNG, JPG, SVG, PDF, AI and many others.
- Advanced Editing Tools. Layers, masks, adjustment layers, smart objects, filters and vector graphics.
- RAW Support. Import and edit RAW files such as DNG, CR2, NEF with exposure and color controls.
- AI Background Removal. One-click AI to remove backgrounds or replace image parts via text prompts.
- Cross-Device Compatibility. Runs in any modern browser on any device, leveraging CPU/GPU for performance.
photoeditor vs Photopea FAQ
What is the difference between photoeditor and Photopea?+
Photopea: Browser-based Photoshop-like editor, no AI credit model.
Should I use photoeditor or Photopea?+
Pick photoeditor if you want single-sentence photo edits with visible credit costs. Pick Photopea if you want free Photoshop-like editor in the browser, free Photoshop-style editing or a free tool.
Is photoeditor or Photopea free?+
photoeditor is paid, from $17/month (Lite). Photopea is free.
Which is cheaper, photoeditor or Photopea?+
Photopea is free, so it costs less. photoeditor starts at $17/month (Lite).
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