PicMonkey

PicMonkey

35
Score /100
Price
Features
UX
Reviews

Online photo editor and graphic design tool offering photo editing, templates, collage creation, and social media design tools. Acquired by Shutterstock in 2021. Provides background removal, color correction, touch-up tools, and a template library. No free tier — requires subscription from $7.99/month.

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Tool Analysis

Verified
Pricing

From $7.99/mo

Free Tier

No

Platforms

Web, iOS, Android

Specifications
Image Formats

JPG, PNG, WebP

Ratings & Reviews by Use Case
35 /100

photo editor

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Price
Features
UX
Reviews

Strengths

Easy to use interface with intuitive design tools
Good template selection for social media graphics
Touch-up tools work well for portraits

Weaknesses

No free tier — must pay before trying
Aggressive billing practices with hidden charges
Features feel dated compared to modern competitors

Feature Ratings

Ease of Use 11%

Positive reviews praise the intuitive interface and simple learning curve, though reliable data is limited due to billing pollution

Template Library 18%

Users like the template variety for quick social media and collage creation

Pain Points
Billing Practices 38%

Massive billing complaints — charge ×45, cancel ×39, subscription ×32, scam ×16. Users report unauthorized charges and impossible cancellations

Performance 9%

Reports of slow performance and frustration, though hard to separate from billing anger

"Easy-to-use photo editor weighed down by aggressive subscription billing"

Use Cases & Performance

Social media managers needing quick template-based edits

Templates are decent but competitors like Canva offer more for the same price.

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