ON1 Photo RAW vs Pixlr

ON1 Photo RAW8.8Visit Pixlr8.7Visit

Higher score ON1 Photo RAW #4 in AI Photo Editors 8.8/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ON1

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Pixlr #5 in AI Photo Editors 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Pixlr

• ON1 Photo RAW fits best

  Desktop RAW editing with advanced AI tools

• Pixlr fits best

  Low-cost web and batch editing

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Side by side

Feature	ON1 Photo RAW 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Pixlr 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.7
Ranking	#4 in AI Photo Editors	#5 in AI Photo Editors
Best for	Desktop RAW editing with advanced AI tools	Low-cost web and batch editing
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Tickets, Docs, Community	Email, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ON1 Photo RAW 1/5 · Pixlr 1/5
Generative editing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
RAW photo support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Layers and masks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Batch editing	✓	✓
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Batch limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines RAW editing, layers, masks, retouching, and organization Supports batch processing, HDR, panoramas, and focus stacking Integrates with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Apple Photos, and more	Layer editing, masking, retouching, and AI tools in one suite Batch editing supports more than 100 images with reusable macros Works across web, desktop, iOS, and Android
Cons	Works on Windows and macOS desktop computers only No free plan is available Cloud Sync capacity depends on the selected plan	Some proprietary RAW formats, including Nikon NEF, do not work AI generation depends on plan-specific credit limits Advanced features are spread across multiple paid tiers
Our verdict	ON1 Photo RAW is a desktop photo editor and organizer for photographers who want RAW development, non-destructive editing, layers, masking, retouching, and photo management in one application. It runs on Windows and macOS, supports batch… Read the review →	Pixlr is a freemium photo-editing and creative-design suite for beginners, photographers, designers, marketers, bloggers, social-media creators, and professionals. Pixlr Express covers simpler edits, while Pixlr Editor provides layer-based… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ON1 Photo RAW — where it wins

  • Combines RAW editing, layers, masks, retouching, and organization
  • Supports batch processing, HDR, panoramas, and focus stacking
  • Integrates with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Apple Photos, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Works on Windows and macOS desktop computers only
  • No free plan is available
  • Cloud Sync capacity depends on the selected plan

• Pixlr — where it wins

  • Layer editing, masking, retouching, and AI tools in one suite
  • Batch editing supports more than 100 images with reusable macros
  • Works across web, desktop, iOS, and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Some proprietary RAW formats, including Nikon NEF, do not work
  • AI generation depends on plan-specific credit limits
  • Advanced features are spread across multiple paid tiers

• ON1 Photo RAW8.8/10 · 30-day trial

  A desktop-first RAW editor with layered workflows, AI tools, and photo organization.

  Visit ON1Full verdict →
• Pixlr8.7/10 · Free plan

  A low-cost, multi-platform editor with strong AI and batch features.

  Visit PixlrFull verdict →