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Pixlr vs Microsoft Designer for beginners
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Pixlr is for quick photo edits in the browser without installing anything, while Microsoft Designer is for quick social posts and invites without design skills. If you are new, Pixlr is the gentlest to learn. Pixlr has a free plan, and paid starts at $2.49/mo (≈₹240); Microsoft Designer has a free plan.
Pick Pixlr for quick photo edits in the browser without installing anything. Pick Microsoft Designer for quick social posts and invites without design skills.
Best for
Our pick for students
It's a tie for students. Try both free versions.
| Round | Pixlr | Microsoft Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan· Tie | Yes | Yes |
| Starting price | $2.49/mo≈₹240/mo | — |
| Works in Hindi· Tie | No | No |
| Ease for beginners· Tie | Beginner | Beginner |
| Best for students· Tie | Quick photo edits in the browser without installing anything | Quick social posts and invites without design skills |
Block4Roots score
0 to 5Pixlr
Microsoft Designer
How we score
Scores use only the facts in our tool listing. Free value: free plan, no watermark and commercial use on the free plan. Ease: how much skill the tool needs. Features: outputs, platforms and API. Hindi: Hindi support plus other Indian languages. A dash means we don't have the data yet. It is a quick guide, not a review.
| Feature | Pixlr | Microsoft Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Quick look | ||
| What it does | Free online photo editor with AI tools to remove backgrounds, generate images and fix photos. | Makes posters, social posts, invites and AI images from a short description. |
| Best for | Quick photo edits in the browser without installing anything | Quick social posts and invites without design skills |
| Why people like it | Very cheap paid plan; works in any browser | Free with a Microsoft account; ready-made layouts |
| Watch out for | Free version shows ads and limits saves | Fewer templates than Canva; AI credits are limited on free |
| Price | Free plan with ads; Plus $2.49/mo (≈₹240) ($1.99/mo ≈₹190 yearly); Premium $9.99/mo (≈₹950) ($7.99/mo ≈₹760 yearly) | Free with a Microsoft account; more AI credits with Microsoft 365 |
| Skill needed | Beginner | Beginner |
| Works in Hindi | No | No |
| Cost | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Starts at | $2.49/mo (≈₹240) | — |
| Free limits | Free with ads and limited saves | Limited AI credits each month on free |
| Where it works | ||
| Platforms | web, android, iosBest | web, android, iosBest |
| Link | Visit Pixlr ↗ | Visit Microsoft Designer ↗ |
Quick verdict
Start with Pixlr: it's the gentlest to learn of these. Both have free plans.
Common questions
Which is better for beginners, Pixlr or Microsoft Designer?
They are equally easy to learn (beginner). Pick the one that fits your job.
Which is cheaper?
Check the tool's site.
Do both have a free plan?
Pixlr: yes, Microsoft Designer: yes.
Do they work in Hindi?
Pixlr: no, Microsoft Designer: no.