Overall Winner
Photopea
beats PicMonkey by 49 points
PicMonkey 22/100
Photopea 🏆 71/100
PicMonkey
From $7.99/mo
VS
Photopea
Free
The verdict
Photopea scores 71/100 against PicMonkey's 22/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
PicMonkey
Photopea
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
Photopea
"The most powerful free Photoshop alternative that runs in your browser"
Pros
Completely free with all Photoshop-level features unlocked Supports 50+ file formats including PSD, AI, RAW, and SVG No installation needed — runs entirely in the browser
Pricing & value
| Metric | PicMonkey | Photopea | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Photopea |
| Starting price | From $7.99/mo | Free | Photopea |
Our pick