PhotoGrid vs SCRL

PhotoGrid9.1Visit SCRL8.9Visit

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

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SCRL #3 in Collage Maker Software 8.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SCRL

• PhotoGrid fits best

  Photo and video collages across devices

• SCRL fits best

  Instagram and TikTok carousel collages

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Side by side

Feature	PhotoGrid 9.1/10 Visit ↗	SCRL 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Collage Maker Software	#3 in Collage Maker Software
Best for	Photo and video collages across devices	Instagram and TikTok carousel collages
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	3 days	7 days
Free trial length	3 days	7 days
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features PhotoGrid 4/4 · SCRL 3/4
Custom layouts	✓	✓
Video collages	✓	✓
Text overlays	✓	✓
Watermark-free exports	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Platforms	Web_and_mobile	Mobile
Maximum photos	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Export formats	PNG, JPG	Not checked yet
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	Freeform, grid, and panoramic carousel layouts Video layers, editable text, stickers, and photo editing Direct posting to Instagram and TikTok
Cons	Free exports include watermarks Paid plan prices are not shown here Advanced tiers are needed for larger batch edits and project limits	Basic plan limits projects to 10 slides Premium is required for video layers Paid plan pricing is not shown here
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,… Read the review →	SCRL is a mobile-focused collage and social media design app from Appostrophe AB for creators, artists, influencers, and brands. It combines freeform canvas tools with structured grids, collage layouts, templates, photo editing, stickers,… Read the review →

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

• SCRL — where it wins

  • Freeform, grid, and panoramic carousel layouts
  • Video layers, editable text, stickers, and photo editing
  • Direct posting to Instagram and TikTok

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic plan limits projects to 10 slides
  • Premium is required for video layers
  • Paid plan pricing is not shown here

• PhotoGrid9.1/10 · Free plan · 3-day trial

  A broad collage editor for photos, videos, social visuals, and AI-assisted layouts.

  Visit PhotoGridFull verdict →
• SCRL8.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A flexible collage maker for polished Instagram and TikTok carousel designs.

  Visit SCRLFull verdict →