Adobe Photoshop
Current- Annual cost
- $240
- Seats assigned
- $240/yr
This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
Adobe Photoshop Alternatives
Should you replace Adobe Photoshop?
Adobe Creative Cloud is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Adobe Photoshop.
Adobe Photoshop alternatives
See how Adobe Photoshop compares to 1 alternative apps you can switch to.
Adobe Creative Cloud selected for comparison.
Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Adobe Pho...
$240
Photography Plan (1TB) ($20/month)
Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.
Adobe Cre...
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Photography (20GB)
Public catalog pricing estimate.
3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Adobe Pho...
$0
No migration in the current app baseline.
Adobe Cre...
--
After $2,500 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Adobe Pho...
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Adobe Cre...
65/100
Adobe Creative Cloud bundles Photoshop with 20+ specialized applications for video, vector, and print design. It's the logical upgrade for teams expanding beyond raster graphics into motion graphics or page layout. However, you'll pay for professional video and design tools even if only photographers use the licenses.
Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Adobe Pho...
--
Public adoption signal for the current app.
Adobe Cre...
low
Adobe Creative Cloud is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.
User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Adobe Pho...
4.6/5.0
22800 reviews
Adobe Cre...
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28500 reviews
Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Adobe Pho...
No migration needed
Adobe Cre...
2 weeks
Medium
Adobe Creative Cloud is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 2 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Adobe Pho...
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Adobe Cre...
$2,500
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Adobe Pho...
100%
Supports 400 native integrations.
Adobe Cre...
100%
Supports 1,500 native integrations.
Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Adobe Pho...
100%
Adobe Cre...
100%
- Significantly higher per-seat cost than Photoshop alone
- Unused applications create desktop clutter and confusion
- More complex license administration and user management
- Requires training on irrelevant tools if team only needs photography
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Adobe Pho...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRCCPA
Adobe Cre...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRFedRAMP
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Adobe Pho...
You already standardize on this app.
Adobe Cre...
Choose if your team creates mixed media requiring video editing, vector graphics, or layout design alongside photos.
Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Adobe Pho...
Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.
Adobe Cre...
Avoid if your organization exclusively edits photographs and has no need for Illustrator, Premiere Pro, or InDesign.
