Head-to-head · Photo Editing Software
Photopea vs Affinity Photo
Photopea 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 scorePhotopea · 7.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresPhotopea · 6 of 6
Photopea scores higher on our rubric for photo editing software: 7.9 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #14 and #22.
On platform, Photopea gives you Web where Affinity Photo offers Desktop.
Photopea is the better fit for free Photoshop-style browser editing. Affinity Photo is the better fit for free desktop editing with deep controls.
- Photopea fits best
Free Photoshop-style browser editing
- Affinity Photo fits best
Free desktop editing with deep controls
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Side by side
| Feature | Photopea 7.9/10 Visit ↗ | Affinity Photo 7.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.9 | 7.7 |
| Ranking | #14 in Photo Editing Software | #22 in Photo Editing Software |
| Best for | Free Photoshop-style browser editing | Free desktop editing with deep controls |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Features Photopea 6/6 · Affinity Photo 5/6 | ||
| RAW photo support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Layer editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Masking tools | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch editing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud sync | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| AI retouching | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Platform | Web | Desktop |
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| Our verdict | Photopea is a browser-based editor for raster and vector graphics, designed for photographers, designers, students, small businesses, and anyone who needs image-editing tools without installing desktop software. Its free plan covers… 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
Photopea — where it wins
- Free plan includes PSDs, layers, masks, RAW files, and Smart Objects.
- Supports raster, vector, batch processing, and AI image-editing tools.
- Connects with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Peadrive.
Where it doesn't
- Premium's listed additions focus on ad-free use and account options.
- Browser-centered editing may not suit users seeking installed desktop software.
- Cloud connections are limited to four named storage services.
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
- Photopea7.9/10 · Free plan
A capable free browser editor for Photoshop-style workflows and mixed file formats.
Visit PhotopeaFull 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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