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Head-to-head · Collage Maker Software

PhotoGrid vs CollageIt

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score PhotoGrid #2 in Collage Maker Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 3-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit PhotoGrid
CollageIt #6 in Collage Maker Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit CollageIt

PhotoGrid leads on 0 checks, CollageIt on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePhotoGrid · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly PhotoGrid
  • Most featuresPhotoGrid · 4 of 4

PhotoGrid scores higher on our rubric for collage maker software: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

On platforms, PhotoGrid gives you Web_and_mobile where CollageIt offers Desktop.

PhotoGrid is the better fit for photo and video collages across devices. CollageIt is the better fit for large desktop collages and print exports.

  • PhotoGrid fits best

    Photo and video collages across devices

  • CollageIt fits best

    Large desktop collages and print exports

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Side by side

Feature PhotoGrid 9.1/10 Visit ↗ CollageIt 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Collage Maker Software #6 in Collage Maker Software
Best for Photo and video collages across devices Large desktop collages and print exports
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $39.90 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, iOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features PhotoGrid 4/4 · CollageIt 3/4
Custom layouts ✓ ✓
Video collages ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Text overlays ✓ ✓
Watermark-free exports ✓ ✓
Specs
Platforms Web_and_mobile Desktop
Maximum photos Not checked yet 200 photos
Export formats PNG, JPG JPEG, PNG, PDF, PSD, TIFF, BMP, GIF
Our review
Pros
  • Supports photo and video collages across web, iOS, and Android
  • AI-generated layouts can start from photos or text prompts
  • Free plan includes core editing, collage tools, templates, and 100 MB storage
  • 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
Cons
  • Free exports include watermarks
  • Paid plan prices are not shown here
  • Advanced tiers are needed for larger batch edits and project limits
  • Paid licenses start at $39.90 one-time
  • The free version adds watermarks to exports
  • Commercial licenses are limited to 5 PCs or Macs
Our verdict

PhotoGrid is a photo and video editing product for creating collages, grids, slideshows, posters, GIFs, and social-media visuals. It combines preset templates with customizable layouts, adjustable spacing, borders, resizing, rearrangement,…

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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…

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  1. PhotoGridCollage Maker Software 9.1Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. CollageItCollage Maker Software 8.5Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PhotoGrid — where it wins

    • Supports photo and video collages across web, iOS, and Android
    • AI-generated layouts can start from photos or text prompts
    • Free plan includes core editing, collage tools, templates, and 100 MB storage

    Where it doesn't

    • Free exports include watermarks
    • Paid plan prices are not shown here
    • Advanced tiers are needed for larger batch edits and project limits
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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