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Adalo vs Photopea

Adalo logo

Adalo

No-Code

Build Anything & Publish Everywhere. With Scale.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Photopea logo

Photopea

Design

Free online photo editor

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Adalo free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage; Photopea performance becomes sluggish and prone to crashes with high-resolution images or multi-layered files

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adalo and Photopea actually diverge.

Attributes where Adalo and Photopea differ
AttributeAdaloPhotopea
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
CategoryNo-CodeDesign
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adalo

Nothing recorded that Photopea does not also cover.

Only in Photopea

  • Photo editing
  • PSD compatibility
  • Layer support
  • Selection tools
  • Filters and effects
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • Adobe fonts

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adalo

  • No-code mobile app developmentnot Photopea
  • Web app creation without codingnot Photopea
  • Founder and entrepreneur MVPsnot Photopea
  • Agency app deliverynot Photopea

Photopea

  • Quick photo editsnot Adalo
  • PSD file editingnot Adalo
  • Web designnot Adalo
  • Social media graphicsnot Adalo

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adalo

  • Free plan does not allow publishing apps, maximum 500 records storage
  • Starter plan limited to 1 published app and 1 editor
  • No usage-based charges across all plans, but storage limits enforced

Photopea

  • Performance becomes sluggish and prone to crashes with high-resolution images or multi-layered files
  • Risk of losing work due to browser crashes or save failures
  • Aggressive advertising that can slow down the entire computer
  • No local installation option, always requires browser access
  • Basic file organization and version tracking compared to professional tools

Pricing, plan by plan

Adalo

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 0 published apps
    • 1 app editor
    • 500 records per app storage
  • Starter$36/month
    • 1 published app
    • 1 app editor
    • 5GB storage per team
  • Professional$52/month
    • 2 published apps
    • 5 app editors
    • 25GB storage per team
  • Team$160/month
    • 5 published apps
    • 10 app editors
    • 125GB storage per team

Photopea

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Photopea review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Adalo if

  • You want to start without paying.
Adalo review

Choose Photopea if

  • You need photo editing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want psd compatibility.
Photopea review

Questions people ask

Is Adalo or Photopea better?
Neither clearly leads. Adalo starts at Free and Photopea at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adalo or Photopea?
Adalo starts at Free and Photopea at Free.
Does Adalo or Photopea run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Adalo for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Adalo best used for?
Adalo is most often used for no-code mobile app development, web app creation without coding, founder and entrepreneur mvps, agency app delivery. Of those, no-code mobile app development and web app creation without coding are not what Photopea is typically brought in for.
What can Adalo do that Photopea cannot?
Photopea covers Photo editing, PSD compatibility, Layer support, Selection tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adalo: How many app editors are included in each Adalo plan?

Free and Starter plans include 1 editor. Professional tier adds 5 editors total, and Team tier provides 10 editors for collaborative development.

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Photopea: Is Photopea free to use?

Yes, Photopea is completely free and supported by ads displayed within the browser. No subscription or payment is required to use the full feature set.

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Adalo: What are Adalo pricing terms and what is included in annual billing?

All Adalo pricing is billed annually. Starter costs 36 USD per month (annual), Professional costs 52 USD per month (annual), and Team tier costs 160 USD per month (annual). No monthly billing option available.

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Photopea: Does Photopea support Photoshop PSD files?

Yes, Photopea fully supports Photoshop PSD files including layers, masks, text, and effects. It can read and export files back to PSD, PNG, JPG, PDF, SVG, or GIF format.

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Adalo: How much storage does each Adalo plan provide?

Free plan provides 500 records per app, Starter offers 5GB per team, Professional includes 25GB per team, and Team tier provides 125GB per team storage.

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Photopea: What platforms does Photopea run on?

Photopea is a web-based editor accessible through any modern browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. It can be added to desktop as a shortcut or Chrome extension.

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Adalo: What is the maximum number of published apps on the Professional plan?

The Professional plan (52 USD per month) allows 2 published apps. The Team plan (160 USD per month) extends this to 5 published apps.

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Photopea: Does Photopea upload my files to servers?

No. Photopea processes images entirely within your browser and does not upload files to external servers, keeping your work private and secure.

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