Overall Winner
Photopea
beats Paint.NET by 20 points
Paint.NET 51/100
Photopea 🏆 71/100
P
Paint.NET
Free
VS
Photopea
Free
The verdict
Photopea scores 71/100 against Paint.NET's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Paint.NET
Photopea
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Paint.NET
"Free fast Windows photo editor with layers and plugin extensibility"
Pros
Free lightweight editor with fast performance on Windows Layer support with extensive effects and plugins Simple interface accessible for beginners
Photopea
"The most powerful free Photoshop alternative that runs in your browser"
Pros
Completely free with all Photoshop-level features unlocked Supports 50+ file formats including PSD, AI, RAW, and SVG No installation needed — runs entirely in the browser
Pricing & value
| Metric | Paint.NET | Photopea | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Paint.NET |
Our pick