CollageIt vs LiveCollage

CollageIt8.5Visit LLiveCollage8.4Visit

Higher score CollageIt #6 in Collage Maker Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit CollageIt

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L LiveCollage #7 in Collage Maker Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit LiveCollage

• CollageIt fits best

  Large desktop collages and print exports

• LiveCollage fits best

  Apple users making photo and video collages

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Side by side

Feature	CollageIt 8.5/10 Visit ↗	LLiveCollage 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.4
Ranking	#6 in Collage Maker Software	#7 in Collage Maker Software
Best for	Large desktop collages and print exports	Apple users making photo and video collages
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39.90 one-time	Free plan · 3-day trial
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	3 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Mobile, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS	iOS, macOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features CollageIt 3/4 · LiveCollage 3/4
Custom layouts	✓	✓
Video collages	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Text overlays	✓	✓
Watermark-free exports	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms	Desktop	Mobile
Maximum photos	200 photos	Not checked yet
Export formats	JPEG, PNG, PDF, PSD, TIFF, BMP, GIF	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Creates automatic collages with templates and adjustable layouts Supports up to 200 photos with manual positioning controls Exports images and PDFs with extensive editing options	Combines photo collages, video collages, and slideshows Adds trimming, music, transitions, animations, and AI editing Supports iCloud backup across its Apple-focused ecosystem
Cons	Paid licenses start at $39.90 one-time The free version adds watermarks to exports Commercial licenses are limited to 5 PCs or Macs	Available only on iOS and compatible Apple silicon Macs Premium access is offered through optional subscriptions Subscription products vary by App Store region
Our verdict	CollageIt is photo collage software for Windows and Mac, with a separate free iOS version. It suits people creating large desktop collages for printing, sharing, or wallpaper use. Automatic collage generation builds grids from imported… Read the review →	LiveCollage is a mobile-first app for creating photo collages, video collages, slideshows, cards, posters, and edited images. It is aimed at iPhone and iPad users, with compatibility for Macs using Apple silicon. Preset layouts and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CollageIt — where it wins

  • Creates automatic collages with templates and adjustable layouts
  • Supports up to 200 photos with manual positioning controls
  • Exports images and PDFs with extensive editing options

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid licenses start at $39.90 one-time
  • The free version adds watermarks to exports
  • Commercial licenses are limited to 5 PCs or Macs

• LiveCollage — where it wins

  • Combines photo collages, video collages, and slideshows
  • Adds trimming, music, transitions, animations, and AI editing
  • Supports iCloud backup across its Apple-focused ecosystem

  Where it doesn't

  • Available only on iOS and compatible Apple silicon Macs
  • Premium access is offered through optional subscriptions
  • Subscription products vary by App Store region

• CollageIt8.5/10 · Free plan

  A capable collage maker for large projects, with a relatively costly paid license.

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• LLiveCollage8.4/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A feature-rich collage app for Apple users who also want video editing.

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