Overall Winner

Photopea

beats Fotor by 7 points

Photopea 🏆 63/100

Fotor 56/100

Photopea wins (72 vs 66) with deeper editing capabilities — 50+ file formats, RAW development, layers, masks, and Smart Objects. Fotor leads in AI-powered one-click editing with best-in-class object removal rated on par with Photoshop. Choose Photopea for professional editing, Fotor for AI-powered quick fixes.

Score breakdown

Dimension

Photopea

Fotor

Price & Value

★★★★★ wins

★★★☆☆

Features

★★★★☆

Ease of Use

★★★☆☆

Reviews

★★★☆☆

Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.

What users say

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

Fotor

"AI-powered photo editor with strong object removal and a generous free tier"

Pros

Best-in-class AI object removal on par with Photoshop per Zapier Clean interface with minimal learning curve Good free tier for basic photo editing

When to Choose Each

Choose Fotor if you want AI-powered editing with minimal effort and fast results. Its Magic Eraser, AI image generation, background replacement, generative expand, AI upscaling, and virtual try-on tools make it the strongest option for one-click photo enhancements. Zapier rated Fotor’s AI object removal as “on par with Photoshop,” and PhotoGrid ranked it #3 (4.4/5). The free tier gives access to AI tools but limits usage through a credit system, which can be confusing when credits run out mid-project. Fotor is ideal for eCommerce sellers, social media managers, and casual users who want professional-looking edits without learning curves.

Choose Photopea for professional-grade editing in the browser. With 50+ file format support (PSD, AI, RAW, SVG, Figma, PDF), layers, masks, Smart Objects, content-aware fill, RAW development, vector editing, and batch processing, Photopea delivers Photoshop-level capability for free. No paywall, no credits, no watermarks. The interface is dense and has a learning curve, and large files can be slow — but no other free online editor comes close to this depth of functionality.

Key Differences

Dimension	Fotor	Photopea
Price	Free tier + credit-based premium	Completely free
Editing approach	AI-powered one-click tools	Manual precision editing
File formats	Standard image formats	50+ (PSD, AI, RAW, SVG, Figma)
RAW development	No	Yes
AI tools	Magic Eraser, AI generation, generative expand, upscaling, virtual try-on	AI inpainting, content-aware fill
Layers	No advanced layer support	Full layer, mask, Smart Object support
Best for	Quick AI edits, eCommerce	Professional editing, PSD files

Pricing & value

Metric	Photopea	Fotor	Winner
Free tier	Yes	Yes	Tie
Starting price	Free	Free	Photopea

Is Photopea better than Fotor?

For editing depth and professionalism, yes. Photopea offers far more tools and file format support. Fotor is better for users who want AI-powered one-click results without learning traditional editing techniques.

Does Fotor have a free tier?

Yes, but premium features require credits. The credit-based pricing can be confusing and adds up quickly. Photopea is completely free with all features unlocked.

Which has better AI tools?

Fotor has more AI tools designed for quick results — Magic Eraser, AI image generation, generative expand, virtual try-on. Photopea has AI inpainting and content-aware fill but focuses on traditional editing precision.

Our pick

🏆 Photopea

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