Picsart
A mobile-first photo editor and AI creative app for social media content.
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About Picsart
Picsart started as a mobile photo editor and has grown into a broad creative app used heavily for social media. It covers everyday edits such as cropping, filters, adjustments and retouching, along with background removal, collages, stickers, text, templates and a large library of community-made effects. More recently it has leaned into AI, adding image and video generation from a choice of third-party models, AI enhancement and object removal, all metered by monthly credits on paid plans. It suits creators and small businesses making posts, thumbnails and ads quickly, rather than photographers who need precise RAW development or colour work. The core app is free with ads and limits, and Pro and Ultra subscriptions unlock premium tools, assets and more AI credits. It is available on iPhone, Android, Windows and in the browser.
Best for: Social media creators who want quick edits, templates and AI effects on their phone.
Pros and cons
What works
- Large set of templates, stickers and effects for social posts
- Background removal and AI tools built in
- Works across phone, desktop and browser
Why people leave
- Not designed for precise photographic or RAW editing
- Free version has ads and limits
- AI features are metered by credits
Top Picsart alternatives
See all 5- 1SnSnapseed62.6
Free, ad-free and more precise for actual photo correction.
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VSCO59.6Film-style presets and a photography community rather than stickers and templates.
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Adobe Lightroom57.2Pro-grade mobile photo editing with a free tier and desktop sync.
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Canva47.5Better for templated social graphics and brand kits, with a generous free plan.
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Photopea46.5Free layered editing in the browser for more detailed work.
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Picsart: common questions
Is Picsart free?
Picsart has a free plan and paid plans.
Is Picsart open source?
No, Picsart is not open source.
What platforms does Picsart run on?
Picsart is available for iOS, Android, Windows and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Picsart?
The highest-ranked Picsart alternatives right now are Snapseed, VSCO and Adobe Lightroom. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.