EditThisPic vs Other Photo Editors

Honest, detailed comparisons between EditThisPic and every major photo editor. Feature breakdowns, pricing analysis, and real use case recommendations.

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Why Compare Photo Editors

The photo editing market is crowded. Photoshop charges $22.99/month. Canva offers a free tier but limits AI features. Mobile apps like FaceApp and FaceTune are powerful but privacy-invasive. Background removers like Remove.bg charge per image. AI enhancers like Remini produce inconsistent results. Choosing the right tool depends on what you actually need to do. A real estate agent removing power lines from listing photos has completely different needs than a teenager making cartoon avatars. A product photographer replacing backgrounds needs different features than someone restoring old family photos. Our comparison pages break down each editor honestly — what it does well, where it falls short, and who it's actually built for. We cover pricing, features, ease of use, output quality, and specific use cases so you can make an informed decision. Every comparison includes EditThisPic's approach: describe what you want in plain language, and the AI handles the rest. No selection tools, no layer masks, no learning curve. Whether that approach is right for you depends on your needs — and our comparisons help you figure that out.

What Makes EditThisPic Different

Most photo editors — from Photoshop to mobile apps — work the same fundamental way: you select an area, choose a tool, and manually apply changes. The difference is complexity. Photoshop gives you unlimited control with a steep learning curve. Canva simplifies it with templates. Mobile apps reduce it to sliders and presets. EditThisPic takes a fundamentally different approach: description-first editing. Instead of selecting tools and painting masks, you describe what you want changed in natural language. "Remove the person on the right and extend the beach" or "change the background to a modern office." This means you don't need to learn any editing tools. Compare that to Photoshop's months-long learning curve or even Canva's template system. If you can describe what you want, you can use EditThisPic. The tradeoff is control. Professional photographers who need pixel-level precision on high-end commercial shoots may still prefer Lightroom or Photoshop. For the other 99% of photo editing tasks — social media, real estate, personal photos, e-commerce — description-based editing is faster and easier. EditThisPic is also completely browser-based. No downloads, no installation, no account required. Unlike FaceApp or FaceTune, your photos aren't uploaded to third-party servers for processing.

Comparisons by Editor Category

Professional Desktop Editors — Photoshop is the industry standard with unlimited control but costs $22.99/month and takes months to learn. Lightroom excels at batch photo processing and RAW editing for photographers. Luminar offers AI-assisted editing with a one-time purchase model. EditThisPic handles most of the same tasks in seconds with no learning curve. Consumer & Design Apps — Canva is excellent for templates and graphic design but limited for actual photo editing. PicsArt combines social features with editing tools. BeFunky offers batch processing and collages. Snapseed provides powerful mobile editing from Google. AI Specialist Tools — Remini focuses on AI photo enhancement and upscaling. Remove.bg does one thing — background removal — and charges per image. PhotoRoom targets e-commerce product photos. Topaz specializes in AI noise reduction and sharpening. Free Alternatives — GIMP is open-source and powerful but notoriously difficult to use. Photopea replicates Photoshop in the browser for free. Pixlr offers a simpler browser-based editor. Fotor combines basic editing with AI features. Mobile-First Apps — FaceApp specializes in face transformations (aging, gender swap). FaceTune focuses on portrait retouching. VSCO offers premium filters for aesthetic-focused editing. AirBrush provides beauty-focused mobile editing. Specialized Tools — Inpaint focuses on object removal. Cleanup.pictures offers quick drag-to-remove editing. Lensa creates AI-generated portraits and avatars. YouCam targets beauty and makeup effects.

Pricing Comparison Overview

Photo editor pricing varies wildly — from completely free to hundreds of dollars per year. Here's how the market breaks down: Subscription-Heavy — Adobe Photoshop ($22.99/month, ~$275/year) and Lightroom ($9.99/month) lock you into ongoing subscriptions. Canva Pro is $12.99/month. PicsArt Gold costs $11.99/month. These add up quickly for casual users. Per-Image Pricing — Remove.bg charges $1.99+ per image for background removal. PhotoRoom has similar per-credit pricing. This model is expensive for frequent use. Free With Limits — GIMP and Photopea are genuinely free but require significant skill. Snapseed is free from Google. Pixlr offers a free tier with ads. EditThisPic — Free edits every week, no signup required. Credit packs start at $4.99 for 25 edits (20 cents per edit). Monthly subscriptions from $4.99/month. No per-image surcharges, no hidden fees, no watermarks on any result.

Professional Editors

vs Photoshop

The industry standard with unlimited control vs AI simplicity

vs Lightroom

RAW editing and batch processing vs AI-powered editing

vs Luminar

AI-assisted desktop editor vs browser-based AI editing

vs Topaz

AI noise reduction specialist vs all-in-one AI editor

Consumer & Design Apps

vs Canva

Template-based design platform vs description-first editing

vs PicsArt

Social editing app with effects vs AI-powered photo editing

vs BeFunky

Collage and batch editing vs AI description-based editing

vs Snapseed

Google's mobile editor vs browser-based AI editing

AI Specialist Tools

vs Remini

AI photo enhancer vs all-in-one AI editor

vs Remove.bg

Background removal specialist vs full AI editing suite

vs PhotoRoom

E-commerce photo tool vs general AI photo editor

vs Inpaint

Object removal specialist vs description-first editing

vs Cleanup.pictures

Drag-to-remove tool vs AI description-based removal

vs Lensa

AI portrait generator vs all-in-one photo editor

Free Alternatives

vs GIMP

Open-source Photoshop alternative vs AI simplicity

vs Photopea

Browser-based Photoshop clone vs AI-powered editing

vs Pixlr

Browser-based editor with layers vs AI editing

vs Fotor

Free editor with AI features vs AI-first editing

Mobile-First Apps

vs FaceApp

Face transformation app vs full AI editor

vs FaceTune

Portrait retouching app vs AI description editing

vs VSCO

Aesthetic filter app vs AI-powered editing

vs AirBrush

Beauty editing app vs AI description editing

vs YouCam

Makeup and beauty app vs all-in-one AI editor

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Best Remove.bg Alternatives

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remove the person on the right and extend the beach background naturally

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remove the background and replace with clean white

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enhance this old photo: sharpen details, fix colors, remove grain while preserving the vintage character

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convert this photo to a Pixar-style 3D cartoon with expressive features and vibrant colors

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add a modern gray sectional sofa facing the window with a glass coffee table in front

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remove blemishes and brighten under-eye areas while preserving natural skin texture

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Frequently Asked Questions About Photo Editor Comparisons

Is EditThisPic better than Photoshop?

For different things. EditThisPic is faster and easier for common tasks like removing objects, changing backgrounds, and retouching portraits — tasks that take 15-30 minutes in Photoshop happen in seconds. Photoshop offers unlimited manual control for complex commercial work. Most people don't need that level of control.

How does EditThisPic compare to free editors like GIMP?

GIMP is free and powerful but has a notoriously steep learning curve — it can take weeks to become productive. EditThisPic requires no learning at all. Describe what you want and the AI handles the rest. GIMP is better for users who want full manual control and don't mind investing time to learn.

Why use EditThisPic instead of Remove.bg for backgrounds?

Remove.bg only removes backgrounds — it charges $1.99+ per image and can't do anything else. EditThisPic removes backgrounds AND does 40+ other editing tasks. You can remove backgrounds, change them to new scenes, add objects, retouch portraits, and more — all from one tool with free weekly edits.

Is EditThisPic better than Canva for photo editing?

They serve different purposes. Canva excels at graphic design — templates, presentations, social media graphics. It's not primarily a photo editor. EditThisPic is built specifically for AI-powered photo editing: removing objects, changing backgrounds, retouching portraits, and creative effects. Use Canva for design, EditThisPic for photo editing.

How does pricing compare to other AI photo editors?

EditThisPic is among the most affordable. Free weekly edits with no account needed. Paid plans start at $4.99 for 25 edits (20 cents each). Compare that to Photoshop ($22.99/month), Remove.bg ($1.99/image), Remini ($9.99/week for unlimited), or Canva Pro ($12.99/month).

Are these comparisons biased?

We try to be honest. Every comparison page covers both strengths and weaknesses for each editor, including EditThisPic. If Photoshop is better for a specific use case, we say so. Our goal is to help you find the right tool for your needs, even if that tool isn't us.

Should I use EditThisPic or a mobile app?

EditThisPic works on mobile browsers — no app download needed. Mobile apps like FaceApp or FaceTune offer convenient preset effects but require installing software and often upload your photos to their servers. EditThisPic processes everything in-browser with more flexibility in what you can do.

Do I need Photoshop if I have EditThisPic?

For most people, no. EditThisPic handles the vast majority of common photo editing tasks faster and easier than Photoshop. If you're a professional designer working on complex composites, high-end retouching, or precise typography, Photoshop may still be worth it. For personal photos, social media, real estate, and e-commerce, EditThisPic is sufficient.

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