Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
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Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
No signals
Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
No signals
Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
No signals
Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
Adobe Photoshop
GIMP
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud storage
Limits: Annual commitment required for advertised price. Monthly plan costs more. No Lightroom included. iPad version has limited features compared to desktop.
Users: 1 user
Storage: 20GB cloud storage
Limits: Only 20GB storage is inadequate for serious photographers. Cannot be purchased without annual commitment. No iPad Photoshop included in base plan.
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB cloud storage
Limits: Annual commitment required. No true monthly option available. iPad Photoshop has feature limitations.
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud storage
Limits: Annual commitment required. Standard tier (cheaper) excludes iPad/mobile apps and has very limited Firefly credits. Pro tier required for full access.
Users: Per user
Storage: 1TB per user
Limits: Expensive for small teams. Still lacks real-time collaboration. SSO/Enterprise features require Enterprise tier (custom pricing).
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Local storage only
Limits: No official support, community-driven help only, some features require plugins
| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | GIMP |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | ||
| Non-destructive editing Via smart objects and adjustment layers | ||
| RAW file processing Via Camera Raw integration | ||
| Core Features | ||
| Layer-based editing Full layer support | ||
| Layer effects/styles Must create manually | ||
| CMYK color mode Plugin workarounds only | ||
| AI Features | ||
| AI-powered selection Select Subject, Sky, Hair refinement | ||
| Generative Fill (AI) Limited by monthly credits | ||
| Neural Filters Some require cloud processing | ||
| AI/Content-aware tools Not available | ||
| Content-Aware Fill | ||
| Photography | ||
| RAW file support Requires external software | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Not available - major gap vs Figma | ||
| Storage | ||
| Cloud storage Limited by plan (20GB-1TB) | ||
| File Formats | ||
| PSD compatibility Partial support | ||
| Mobile | ||
| iPad version Limited features vs desktop | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Cross-platform Linux, Mac, Windows | ||
| Mobile version Not available | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline mode Some AI features require internet | ||
| Licensing | ||
| Open source GPL license | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Plugin support Extensive ecosystem, many paid | ||
| File Support | ||
| PSD file format Industry standard | ||
| Workflow | ||
| Batch processing Scripting required | ||
| Advanced | ||
| 3D capabilities Being phased out in newer versions | ||
| Video editing Basic timeline editing | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Actions/automation Powerful batch processing | ||
