ON1 Photo RAW vs Pixlr

ON1 Photo RAW is paid desktop software for photographers who want RAW processing, editing, organization and export in one application. It supports batch editing, layers, masking, AI retouching and cloud sync, and browses files where they are stored while providing tags, albums, stacking and AI keywording. Built-in AI tools include NoNoise AI, Resize AI, Generative Erase, Sky Swap AI, Restore AI and Brilliance AI. Super Select AI, subject and background masks and AI depth masks target specific areas. Optional connections are listed for Photoshop CC, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom Classic, Apple Photos and Affinity Photo; MAX adds Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom plugins. Restore AI uses cloud processing, and ON1 says submitted photos are not used to train models. The standard edition installs on two computers, MAX on three, and subscriptions on up to five, depending on plan. A 30-day trial is available, with no free plan.

Pixlr is an image editing, generation and design service available in browsers and on iOS and Android, with desktop access through a Pixlr Account. Its browser editor offers free online editing, generation and design. Editing features include layers, masking, batch editing, cloud sync and AI retouching; the wider toolset includes image and video generation, face swap, generative fill, background removal and object removal. Pixlr integrates models including Flux, Kling, Recraft, Veo, Qwen and Stable Diffusion, and Super Scale supports AI upscaling up to 25 megapixels. RAW photo support is not included. The free version has features, but premium content, advanced tools and ad-free editing require paid options. Listed subscriptions include Plus Monthly at $2.49 a month, Premium Monthly at $9.99 a month, Ultra Monthly at $24.99 a month and Ultra MAX Monthly at $49.99 a month. Yearly options are also listed, including Plus Yearly at $1.99 a year and Premium Yearly at $7.99 a year. Subscription credits reset on renewal or cancellation, while credit pack credits do not expire. Pixlr does not process subscription refunds after payment; mobile refunds go through the app store.