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Paint.NET vs Pixelmator Pro

Not sure which of these tools fits your work? Compare Paint.NET and Pixelmator Pro to see what you can do with each, what you'll pay and what to check before you choose.

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Compare features and pricing for Paint.NET, Pixelmator Pro
What matters to youPaint.NETPixelmator Pro
Best suited to
  • Beginners
  • Designers
Starting priceFreeFrom $49.00
CategoryDesign SoftwareDesign Software
Ratings shown4.4 / 5 (5,000 reviews shown)4.6 / 5 (3,000 reviews shown)
Features to compare
  • Layers and tabbed image editing
  • Selections, adjustments, and effects
  • Pen support and color management
  • Layered image editing
  • Creative image and design adjustments
  • Current Mac and supported-iPad workflows
Strengths
  • Suitable for everyday image tasks
  • Supports editable layered compositions
  • Can be extended through plugins
  • Keeps visual elements editable
  • Fits Apple creative workflows
  • Supports work beyond simple photo corrections
Considerations
  • Windows environment is required
  • Plugin compatibility needs checking
  • Library sharing and backups need separate arrangements
  • Hardware requirements need checking
  • Classic, Pro, and Photomator are distinct
  • Access arrangements differ across offerings

Before you decide

  1. Which tool fits the way you work?
  2. What will it cost you now and when you renew?
  3. Can you try it on a real task before you choose?

Questions you may have when comparing Paint.NET and Pixelmator Pro

What's different about Paint.NET and Pixelmator Pro?

Paint.NET lists Layers and tabbed image editing, Selections, adjustments, and effects and Pen support and color management. Pixelmator Pro lists Layered image editing, Creative image and design adjustments and Current Mac and supported-iPad workflows. Start with the features you would actually use, then check which plan includes them. A shorter feature list doesn't necessarily mean a tool can't do something you need.

Which one will cost me less?

Compare the total for your team, not just the starting price. Check the billing period, currency, number of users, usage limits and renewal rate, then add any extras you need. If you try a free plan or trial, check what happens when you reach its limits.

How do I choose between Paint.NET and Pixelmator Pro?

Pick a task you do often and try it in both tools. If you need Photo Editing Software and Raster Editing, start there. See which feels easier to use and works with the tools you already rely on. Before you pay, check the plan limits and whether you can get the support you need.