Head-to-head · Photo Editing Software
Fotor vs Affinity Photo
Fotor leads on 0 checks, Affinity Photo on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFotor · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
Fotor scores higher on our rubric for photo editing software: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #22.
On platform, Fotor gives you Multi-platform where Affinity Photo offers Desktop.
Fotor is the better fit for accessible AI editing across platforms. Affinity Photo is the better fit for free desktop editing with deep controls.
- Fotor fits best
Accessible AI editing across platforms
- Affinity Photo fits best
Free desktop editing with deep controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Fotor 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Affinity Photo 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #16 in Photo Editing Software | #22 in Photo Editing Software |
| Best for | Accessible AI editing across platforms | Free desktop editing with deep controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Fotor 5/6 · Affinity Photo 5/6 | ||
| RAW photo support | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Layer editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Masking tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud sync | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| AI retouching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform | Multi-platform | Desktop |
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| Our verdict | Fotor is photo editing and visual creation software for individuals, creators, small businesses, and designers. It works across web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, combining basic adjustments with effects, filters, collages, templates,… Read the review → |
Affinity Photo is professional photo-editing software for photographers, designers, and other visual creators. It runs on macOS and Windows and combines non-destructive editing, RAW development, layered compositions, masks, retouching, HDR… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Fotor — where it wins
- AI portrait retouching, object removal, and background cleanup
- Layers and masking support detailed, non-destructive image edits
- Web, desktop, and mobile apps with cloud synchronization
Where it doesn't
- The free plan adds watermarks to JPG, PNG, and PDF exports
- Advanced tools and larger storage are reserved for paid plans
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple photo adjustments
Affinity Photo — where it wins
- Free plan includes RAW development, unlimited layers, and batch processing
- Advanced masking, retouching, HDR Merge, and Focus Merge tools
- Generative fill, expand, smart selections, and depth-aware masking
Where it doesn't
- Available for macOS and Windows; iPad support is coming soon
- Some optional Canva AI tools require a Canva premium plan
- The extensive toolset may be more than casual editors need
- Fotor7.9/10 · Free plan
Fotor brings accessible AI editing, layers, masking, and batch tools to multiple platforms.
Visit FotorFull verdict → - Affinity Photo7.7/10 · Free plan
A free desktop editor with deep controls for RAW, layers, masking, retouching, and batch work.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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