Picmaker

Picmaker is suitable for those aged 45 and older who prefer manual and gradual image adjustments over AI. The platform is also pretty slow to load, so you better not be in a hurry.

It is a simplified alternative to CANVA, obviously, but without as many tools or integrations.
Similarly to its competitor, however, it's a pain to bulk-create brand-inspired content.

Picmaker's UI design is pretty outdated and needs a more modern approach. I wished they would follow the same path as Marky, where the UI is lean and smooth, with a focus on AI. Sometimes UI is confusing (why do I have to double-click to access a folder?), and I struggle to find my way in the menu.

They have, however, one of the best social media post-posting tools, with custom settings per platform. It's a hidden gem. However, it struggles with its overall user interface.

Animated pictures, video effects, etc would be welcome.

Lastly, Picmaker is a tool with low communication and interaction with developers, no hype around a roadmap, no active community, and few updates, which is something I am personally looking for on AppSumo.

I didn't request a refund because I think it can be improved if they invest in a 2.0 vision. Plus, it still saves me $100+ a year on Canva, which I don’t use much.