Fotor / fotor.com
AI-powered photo editing platform with background removal, photo enhancement, portrait retouching, and image generation for non-professional users.
Free plan
Yes
API access
No
Open source
No
Platforms
3
Fotor is a web-based photo editor aimed at the same market as Canva — non-designers who need to create and edit visual content without professional software expertise. Its AI features cover the most common photo editing tasks that users who are not Photoshop experts encounter.
Background removal, portrait retouching, photo enhancement, HDR effects, and one-click beautification are the most used AI features. For profile pictures, social media photos, and product images where a quick professional-looking result is the goal, Fotor's AI tools provide useful automation.
The AI image generation feature, allowing text-to-image creation within the Fotor interface, integrates image generation directly into the design workflow rather than requiring a separate tool. Generated images can be placed into designs immediately.
The comparison with Canva is natural — both offer accessible design creation with AI assistance for non-designers. Fotor has historically been stronger as a photo editor while Canva has been stronger for template-based design creation. Canva's more extensive template library and design tools have made it the more commonly recommended general tool, while Fotor is preferred by some users specifically for photo enhancement features.
At $4.99 to $8.99 per month, Fotor is priced competitively. The free plan is usable but restricted to watermarked outputs, which limits its practical value.
Fotor AI runs as image processing ai software built around image and text workflows. Users typically start with a prompt, upload, or connected data source, and the underlying model handles the heavy lifting before returning a result you can refine or export. It's available on web, ios, and android.
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The capabilities that matter most for teams evaluating Fotor AI.
Removes image backgrounds instantly with accuracy comparable to dedicated background removal tools.
One-click AI enhancement for skin smoothing, blemish removal, and facial feature enhancement.
Automatic HDR, noise reduction, and exposure correction for improving overall photo quality.
Free plan with watermarked outputs and limited AI credits. Pro $8.99/month billed monthly ($4.99/month annually). Pro+ $19.99/month. AI credits separate for heavy AI feature use.
Model
Freemium
Starting price
$8.99/mo
Free trial
No
Canva is broader for template-based design. Adobe Express provides Adobe quality with a free tier. Adobe Lightroom is the professional standard for photo editing. Remove.bg is better for dedicated background removal.
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Key facts about model providers, platforms, and team support.
Model Provider
Fotor
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Deployment
SaaS
Team Collaboration
No
Launch Year
2013
Compliance signals and data-handling notes as reported by the vendor.
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Editorial Verdict
Fotor is a practical choice for non-professional users who want AI-enhanced photo editing at an affordable price. For template-based design creation, Canva's broader template library is more appropriate.
Last verified July 24, 2026.
Free plan with watermarked outputs and limited AI credits. Pro $8.99/month billed monthly ($4.99/month annually). Pro+ $19.99/month. AI credits separate for heavy AI feature use.
Free plan with basic editing and watermarked AI features. Gold $13/month or $60/year. Platinum $15/month. Team plans available.
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