Overall Winner
Paint.NET
beats PicMonkey by 29 points
PicMonkey 22/100
Paint.NET 🏆 51/100
PicMonkey
From $7.99/mo
VS
P
Paint.NET
Free
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
PicMonkey
Paint.NET
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
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | PicMonkey | Paint.NET | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Paint.NET |
| Starting price | From $7.99/mo | Free | Paint.NET |
Our pick