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Photostar vs UXbeam

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Photostar compared with UXbeam
DetailPhotostar logo Photostar UXbeam
What it doesFree online Photoshop alternative for photos and PSD files Free tree testing tool for testing information architecture
StageNot given Established
FoundedNot given 2021
Based inGB Not given
Pricing modelFree Free
PricingNot given Free for unlimited tree testing and card sorting studies, unlimited participants and responses, and full analysis. Participant recruitment through UXbeam's panel starts at $1 per participant-minute.
Key features
  • 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
  • Unlimited tree-testing studies and participants
  • Leading-task detection to catch biased wording
  • Path replay visualization of participant navigation
  • Task outcome breakdown into direct, indirect, and elsewhere
  • Full-scenario completion tracking across multiple tasks
  • Mobile-compatible participant experience
  • Integrated card sorting with tree testing workflow
  • Multiple valid destinations per task
  • Iterative testing with versioned results
  • Complete CSV export of participant-level results
What makes it different
  • 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
  • No credit card required and truly unlimited at no cost
  • Built-in methodological safeguards prevent common research mistakes
  • One-screen setup lets researchers create tests in minutes
  • Mental Model Detection identifies competing ways different user groups organize content
  • AI-assisted participant recruitment with audience targeting
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)46 −1 (down) since last check35 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)00
Citation Flow (Majestic)016
Referring domains (Majestic)02

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