Alternatives
Best Khroma alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Khroma alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/khroma
5 direct alternatives to Khroma and 3 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Adobe Lightroom is the top alternative to Khroma on our list, followed by Google Gemini and Procreate.
- None of the 8 alternatives has a free plan.
- Highest rated: Procreate, 4.8 out of 5 from 203 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 5 direct
Top 3 alternatives to Khroma
Adobe Lightroom
#1 Top pickPhoto editing and organization
Starting price
From $11.99 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,624 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Google's advanced AI models with multimodal understanding and deep integration
Pricing
Usage-based
3.4 /5 across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra · 1,177 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Most reviewed
Procreate
#3Digital illustration app for iPad
Pricing
Usage-based
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 203 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Highest rated
Khroma vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: Free | Free plan: Yes | n/a | |
| Price: $11.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 3,624 ratings across G2 and Capterra (3,624) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Usage-based | Free plan: No | 3.4 out of 5, from 1,177 ratings across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra (1,177) | Direct alternative |
| Price: Usage-based | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 203 ratings across G2 and Capterra (203) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $10/mo | Free plan: No | 2.8 out of 5, from 468 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (468) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $25/mo | Free plan: No | 2.6 out of 5, from 15 ratings on Trustpilot (15) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $19.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 62,845 ratings across G2 and Capterra (62,845) | Same category as Khroma |
 | Price: $22.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.6 out of 5, from 13,416 ratings on G2 (13,416) | Same category as Khroma |
 | Price: $22.99/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 14,855 ratings across G2 and Capterra (14,855) | Same category as Khroma |
Why people consider alternatives to Khroma
Khroma generates color palettes based on your preferences. Train it on colors you like, get infinite palettes that match your taste-AI-powered color selection. The training is quick. The palettes are personalized.
Here are the real cost and limitation gotchas that push teams to look elsewhere:
- No overage fees
- No seat minimums
The 5 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (graphic design) with different trade-offs. The 3 tools marked "Same category as Khroma" fit the category but replace Khroma less directly.
Khroma by the numbers
Toolradar data: It is listed as an alternative to 8 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #5 of 23 in Color Tools. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | Khroma | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | 17 of 23 have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 8 tools | 3 | #5 of 23 |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 21 visits | 60 | #8 of 8 tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Listed as an alternative to: #5 on 2026-10-16 to #5 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 23 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. All Color Tools data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Khroma by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
Graphic Design leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks Graphic Design tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 104 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreamstime | $0.69/mo |
| 2 | Design Studio by Monday Merch | $2.17/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | Slidesgo | $2.50/mo, billed yearly |
| 4 | Coolors | $3/mo, billed monthly |
| 4 | Noun Project | $3/mo, billed monthly |
Most visited, last 30 days
Distinct visitor sessions on the tool's Toolradar page over the last 30 days, with bots excluded by our analytics. A session counts once however many times it reloads the page.
Counted among 12 tools with 50+ visits.
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 104 of 258 Graphic Design tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “Graphic Design leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All Graphic Design statistics.
8 alternatives to Khroma
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Khroma" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Adobe Lightroom
Paid Battle-tested at scalePhoto editing and organization
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 3,624 ratings, Sep 2026
From $11.99/mo, billed monthly
- 2
Google Gemini
Paid Battle-tested at scaleGoogle's advanced AI models with multimodal understanding and deep integration
3.4 /5 across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra · 1,177 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 3
Procreate
PaidDigital illustration app for iPad
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 203 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
- 4
Midjourney
PaidAI art generator for stunning images with unparalleled aesthetic quality
2.8 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 468 ratings, Aug 2026
From $10/mo, billed monthly
- 5
Brandmark
PaidAI-powered logo and brand identity generation in seconds
2.6 /5 on Trustpilot · 15 ratings, Jun 2026
From $25/mo
- 6
Adobe Creative Cloud
Paid Battle-tested at scaleThe professional creative suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere
4.6 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 62,845 ratings, Sep 2026
From $19.99/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Khroma
- 7
Adobe Photoshop
Paid Battle-tested at scaleThe industry-standard image editing and graphic design software for creative professionals.
4.6 /5 on G2 · 13,416 ratings, Sep 2026
From $22.99/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Khroma
- 8
Adobe Illustrator
Paid Battle-tested at scaleCreate stunning vector graphics and illustrations with precision and AI-powered tools.
4.7 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 14,855 ratings, Sep 2026
From $22.99/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Khroma
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Khroma?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Khroma are Adobe Lightroom, Google Gemini, Procreate. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Khroma?
Khroma is already 100% free. The alternatives below trade a different feature set, not a lower price.
Why do people look for Khroma alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Khroma even though it is free: missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in graphic design. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with a different feature set.
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