InShot
Pixlr
| Feature | InShot | Pixlr |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | Free / from $1.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | social-media-creators, tiktok-creators, instagram-users, mobile-editors | casual-editors, social-media-managers, small-businesses, students |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Video Trimming | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transitions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Music Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Overlays | ✓ | ✗ |
| Filters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Format Conversion | ✓ | ✗ |
| Photo Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ai Background Removal | ✗ | ✓ |
| Generative Fill | ✗ | ✓ |
| Batch Editing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Collage Maker | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InShot Pros
- Extremely easy to use on mobile
- Great for social media formats
- Affordable pricing
- Large music and effect library
✗ InShot Cons
- Mobile only (no desktop)
- Limited advanced editing features
- Ads on free version
✓ 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
InShot is built for social media creators and tiktok creators, with a focus on video-trimming and transitions. Pixlr targets casual editors and social media managers and leads with photo-editing and ai-background-removal.
Pricing is close: Pixlr starts at $1.99/mo versus $3.99/mo for InShot — not a deciding factor on its own.
Both offer free plans, so you can test each with your real workflow before committing to a subscription.
Bottom line: InShot has a slight overall edge — but if works entirely in browser matters most to you, Pixlr may still be the right call.