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Contexxt vs Photostar

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Contexxt compared with Photostar
DetailContexxt logo ContexxtPhotostar logo Photostar
What it doesYour design system enforced Free online Photoshop alternative for photos and PSD files
StageNot given Not given
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Based inNot given GB
Pricing modelFreemium Free
PricingFree: €0 forever for one design system with tokens, components, assets, MCP endpoint, Figma import and sync, live documentation site, and drift checks inside the app. Studio: €15 per seat per month with up to 5 design systems, 10 contexts and API keys, 3 connected repositories, enforcement on every Not given
Key features
  • Reads Figma variables and styles plus repository code to build one clear picture of your design system
  • Serves design system to Claude Code, Cursor and Copilot through secure MCP connection
  • Generates editor rule files automatically
  • Live documentation with auto-synced token blocks
  • Source code never leaves your repository
  • Separate space and connection for each design system or client
  • Configurable rule strictness with errors blocking merges and warnings letting them through
  • Multiple connected repositories and contexts per plan
  • PSD import and export with editable text and shapes
  • Layers, masks and adjustment layers
  • On-device background removal and subject selection
  • Healing, cloning and object removal
  • Smart objects and smart filters
  • Offline editing after resources are cached
  • Support for RAW camera files
  • 8-bit and 16-bit editing
  • Multiple export formats including PNG, JPEG, WebP, TIFF and PDF
  • Editable design templates
What makes it different
  • Reconciles Figma design files with actual repository code into one unified source of truth
  • Ranks tokens by actual usage instead of showing raw Figma values
  • Catches design system mismatches before code merges, not just in reviews
  • Works through MCP protocol so compatible with multiple AI tools not just one
  • Completely free with no account required or watermarks on exports
  • All editing happens locally on your device without uploading photos
  • Works offline after resources are cached
  • Opens and saves layered PSD files with editable text and shapes
  • Open-source components with credited licenses
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check25 +6 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)170
Citation Flow (Majestic)110
Referring domains (Majestic)210

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