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Krea vs Photopea

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Krea

Software

Generate, enhance, and edit images, videos, or 3D meshes with AI

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Photopea logo

Photopea

Software

Free online photo editor

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Photopea has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Krea usage is metered in compute units that vary by operation; the free tier grants only 100 units per day, and the $9 per month Basic tier steps up to 5,000 units, as of August 2026.; Photopea performance becomes sluggish and prone to crashes with high-resolution images or multi-layered files

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Krea and Photopea actually diverge.

Attributes where Krea and Photopea differ
AttributeKreaPhotopea
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelusage-basedUnknown
Free tierNoYes
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Krea

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.

Krea

No use cases recorded yet. See the Krea review.

Photopea

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

Where each one falls short

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

Krea

  • Usage is metered in compute units that vary by operation; the free tier grants only 100 units per day, and the $9 per month Basic tier steps up to 5,000 units, as of August 2026.

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

Krea

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Krea review.

Photopea

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Photopea review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Krea if

Nothing in the data separates Krea from Photopea on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Krea 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 Krea or Photopea better?
Neither clearly leads. Krea starts at On request and Photopea at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Krea or Photopea?
Photopea has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Krea and Free for Photopea.
Does Krea or Photopea run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Photopea for free?
Yes. Photopea has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Krea starts at On request.
What can Krea do that Photopea cannot?
Photopea covers Photo editing, PSD compatibility, Layer support, Selection tools.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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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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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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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