PixGrid Podcast Cover Maker vs Podcastools Podcast Cover Art Maker

PixGrid Podcast Cover Maker9.4Visit Podcastools Podcast Cover Art Maker8.9Visit

Higher score PixGrid Podcast Cover Maker #1 in Podcast Cover Maker Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit PixGrid

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Podcastools Podcast Cover Art Maker #4 in Podcast Cover Maker Software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 6 features Visit Podcastools

• PixGrid Podcast Cover Maker fits best

  Full-featured cover design at low one-time cost

• Podcastools Podcast Cover Art Maker fits best

  Free, simple podcast cover generation

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At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.9
Ranking	#1 in Podcast Cover Maker Software	#4 in Podcast Cover Maker Software
Best for	Full-featured cover design at low one-time cost	Free, simple podcast cover generation
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$2.99 one-time	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features PixGrid Podcast Cover Maker 4/6 · Podcastools Podcast Cover Art Maker 2/6
Podcast templates	✓	✓
Square canvas presets	✓	✓
Transparent export	✓ (best)	—
Brand kit	Not checked yet	—
AI image generation	✓ (best)	—
Team collaboration	Not checked yet	—
Our review
Pros	Dedicated 3000×3000 podcast-art canvas with editable layers AI generation, background removal, object removal, and color grading Free plan plus one-time paid passes and multiple export formats	Free on web, iOS, and Android with no account required Exports 3000×3000 sRGB JPG files for podcast directories Photo positioning, color selection, title fitting, and safe-margin guides
Cons	Free exports include watermarks A free account is required to export the final image Web-only access may not suit desktop or mobile app workflows	Only four preset layouts are available Exports JPG only, with no transparent export No brand kit, collaboration, or AI image generation
Our verdict	PixGrid Podcast Cover Maker is a browser-based editor for creating square podcast artwork at 3000×3000 pixels. It is suited to podcast hosts and creators who need cover art, reusable episode artwork, or promotional graphics in one design… Read the review →	Podcastools Podcast Cover Art Maker is a free design tool for podcasters creating square cover artwork for podcast directories. It runs on the web and is also available for iOS and Android, with touch interactions supported on mobile… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PixGrid Podcast Cover Maker — where it wins

  • Dedicated 3000×3000 podcast-art canvas with editable layers
  • AI generation, background removal, object removal, and color grading
  • Free plan plus one-time paid passes and multiple export formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Free exports include watermarks
  • A free account is required to export the final image
  • Web-only access may not suit desktop or mobile app workflows

• Podcastools Podcast Cover Art Maker — where it wins

  • Free on web, iOS, and Android with no account required
  • Exports 3000×3000 sRGB JPG files for podcast directories
  • Photo positioning, color selection, title fitting, and safe-margin guides

  Where it doesn't

  • Only four preset layouts are available
  • Exports JPG only, with no transparent export
  • No brand kit, collaboration, or AI image generation

• PixGrid Podcast Cover Maker9.4/10 · Free plan

  A capable podcast cover editor with strong creative tools and low one-time pricing.

  Visit PixGridFull verdict →
• Podcastools Podcast Cover Art Maker8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free, focused cover maker for podcasters who need a directory-ready JPG quickly.

  Visit PodcastoolsFull verdict →