Overall Winner
Paint.NET
beats PicMonkey by 29 points
Paint.NET 🏆 51/100
PicMonkey 22/100
P
Paint.NET
Free
VS
PicMonkey
From $7.99/mo
The verdict
Paint.NET scores 51/100 against PicMonkey's 22/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Paint.NET
PicMonkey
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Features
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆ wins
★☆☆☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Paint.NET
"Free fast Windows photo editor with layers and plugin extensibility"
Pros
Free lightweight editor with fast performance on Windows Layer support with extensive effects and plugins Simple interface accessible for beginners
PicMonkey
"Easy-to-use photo editor weighed down by aggressive subscription billing"
Pros
Easy to use interface with intuitive design tools Good template selection for social media graphics Touch-up tools work well for portraits
Pricing & value
| Metric | Paint.NET | PicMonkey | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Paint.NET |
| Starting price | Free | From $7.99/mo | Paint.NET |
Our pick