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Head-to-head · Collage Maker Software

PhotoGrid vs Shape Collage

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

PhotoGrid leads on 0 checks, Shape Collage 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 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #15.

On platforms, PhotoGrid gives you Web_and_mobile where Shape Collage offers Desktop.

PhotoGrid is the better fit for photo and video collages across devices. Shape Collage is the better fit for shape-based collages and high-resolution output.

  • PhotoGrid fits best

    Photo and video collages across devices

  • Shape Collage fits best

    Shape-based collages and high-resolution output

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Side by side

Feature PhotoGrid 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Shape Collage 7.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 7.6
Ranking #2 in Collage Maker Software #15 in Collage Maker Software
Best for Photo and video collages across devices Shape-based collages and high-resolution output
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $40 one-time
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 3 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS
Support Email, Docs Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features PhotoGrid 4/4 · Shape Collage 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 Not checked yet
Export formats PNG, JPG JPEG, PNG, Photoshop PSD
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
  • 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
  • Free exports include watermarks
  • Paid plan prices are not shown here
  • Advanced tiers are needed for larger batch edits and project limits
  • 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

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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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…

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  1. PhotoGridCollage Maker Software 9.1Free plan · 3-day trial
  2. Shape CollageCollage Maker Software 7.6Free 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

  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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