CollageIt vs Shape Collage

CollageIt8.5Visit SCShape Collage7.6Visit

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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SC Shape Collage #15 in Collage Maker Software 7.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Shape Collage

• CollageIt fits best

  Large desktop collages and print exports

• Shape Collage fits best

  Shape-based collages and high-resolution output

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Side by side

Feature	CollageIt 8.5/10 Visit ↗	SCShape Collage 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.6
Ranking	#6 in Collage Maker Software	#15 in Collage Maker Software
Best for	Large desktop collages and print exports	Shape-based collages and high-resolution output
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$39.90 one-time	$40 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	9 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features CollageIt 3/4 · Shape Collage 3/4
Custom layouts	✓	✓
Video collages	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Text overlays	✓	✓
Watermark-free exports	✓	✓
Specs
Platforms	Desktop	Desktop
Maximum photos	200 photos	Not checked yet
Export formats	JPEG, PNG, PDF, PSD, TIFF, BMP, GIF	JPEG, PNG, Photoshop PSD
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	Automatically creates rectangular, heart, circle, letter, and custom-shape collages Exports JPEG, PNG, and Photoshop PSD files, with output up to 200 megapixels Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS with web-connected photo sources
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	The free edition is intended for personal use Manual editing and project saving require a Pro license Pro pricing starts at a $40 one-time purchase
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 →	Shape Collage is a desktop photo-collage maker for people who want to arrange images into more than standard grids. It automatically creates rectangular, heart, circle, letter, and custom-shape collages, while letting users adjust collage… 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

• Shape Collage — where it wins

  • Automatically creates rectangular, heart, circle, letter, and custom-shape collages
  • Exports JPEG, PNG, and Photoshop PSD files, with output up to 200 megapixels
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, and iOS with web-connected photo sources

  Where it doesn't

  • The free edition is intended for personal use
  • Manual editing and project saving require a Pro license
  • Pro pricing starts at a $40 one-time purchase

• CollageIt8.5/10 · Free plan

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

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• SCShape Collage7.6/10 · Free plan

  A focused collage maker for custom shapes, manual control, and large exports.

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