Lensa vs Photoroom
Two of the most-asked-about agents in the mobile-app space. Here's how they actually stack up.
Lensa
AI photo editor with Magic Avatars for selfie and portrait transformation on mobile
From $35/mo
Read full review →Photoroom
AI product photo studio that turns amateur shots into marketplace-ready images
Free + $9.99/mo
Read full review →Side-by-side comparison
| Lensa | Photoroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | AI photo editor with Magic Avatars for selfie and portrait transformation on mobile | AI product photo studio that turns amateur shots into marketplace-ready images |
| Pricing | From $35/mo | Free + $9.99/mo |
| Categories | mobile-app, photo-editing, consumer | image-editing, background-removal, ecommerce |
| Made by | Prisma Labs | Photoroom |
| Launched | 2018 | 2019-04 |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, API |
| Status | active | active |
Lensa highlights
- + Magic Avatars generates 50 plus AI-styled portrait variations from 10-20 selfie uploads
- + Portrait retouching with face tune, skin smoothing, and eye enhancement
- + Background blurring and replacement for portrait shots
- + Sky replacement in landscape and outdoor photos
- + Hair coloring and style preview tools
Photoroom highlights
- + One-tap background removal with fine edge detection
- + AI background generation from text prompts
- + Shadow and reflection generation for floating product effect
- + Batch processing for high-volume product photo editing
- + Magic Eraser for removing unwanted objects from shots
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Lensa or Photoroom?
Neither is universally better. Lensa (From $35/mo) leans into mobile-app, while Photoroom (Free + $9.99/mo) is closer to image-editing. Pick based on which workflow you actually do every day.
What is the price difference between Lensa and Photoroom?
Lensa is from $35/mo. Photoroom is free + $9.99/mo. See the pricing row in the comparison table.
Can I use Lensa and Photoroom together?
In most cases, yes. They serve overlapping but distinct needs, so running them side by side is common until you decide which fits your workflow.