Gamma
Pixlr
| Feature | Gamma | Pixlr |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $10/mo | Free / from $1.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | professionals, educators, marketers, consultants | casual-editors, social-media-managers, small-businesses, students |
| Founded | 2020 | 2008 |
| Ai Generation | ✓ | ✗ |
| Responsive Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Embedding | ✓ | ✗ |
| Photo Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Background Removal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Generative Fill | ✗ | ✓ |
| Batch Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collage Maker | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Gamma Pros
- AI generates full presentations
- Responsive design (works on mobile)
- No design skills needed
- Fast content creation
✗ Gamma Cons
- Limited export options
- AI content needs editing
- Fewer templates than traditional tools
✓ Pixlr Pros
- Works entirely in browser
- AI tools are fast and effective
- Very affordable premium plans
- Both simple (Express) and advanced (Editor) modes
✗ Pixlr Cons
- Ads on free version
- Less powerful than Photoshop
- Internet required for all work
The Verdict
Gamma is built for professionals and educators, with a focus on ai-generation and responsive-design. Pixlr targets casual editors and social media managers and leads with photo-editing and ai-background-removal.
On pricing, Pixlr is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $1.99/mo compared to $10/mo for Gamma. That $8.01/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: Gamma has a slight overall edge — but if works entirely in browser matters most to you, Pixlr may still be the right call.