Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
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Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
No signals
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
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Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
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Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
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Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Adobe Photoshop
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Procreate
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: 1 device per purchase
Storage: Unlimited (device storage)
Limits: Layer count limited by iPad RAM. No CMYK export that works with Photoshop. iPad-only, no Android or desktop version.
Users: 1 device per purchase
Storage: Unlimited (device storage)
Limits: Smaller screen limits precision. Fewer layers than iPad due to less RAM. Some advanced features unavailable.
Users: 1 device per purchase
Storage: Unlimited (device storage)
Limits: Frame rate can only be changed when creating new project. Large animations may cause performance issues on older iPads.
| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | Procreate |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | ||
| Non-destructive editing Via smart objects and adjustment layers | ||
| RAW file processing Via Camera Raw integration | ||
| Pricing | ||
| One-time purchase No subscription | ||
| Platform | ||
| iPad app iPad only | ||
| iPhone app Separate purchase ($5.99) | ||
| Android app Not available | ||
| Desktop app Not available | ||
| AI Features | ||
| AI-powered selection Select Subject, Sky, Hair refinement | ||
| Generative Fill (AI) Limited by monthly credits | ||
| Neural Filters Some require cloud processing | ||
| Content-Aware Fill | ||
| Features | ||
| Vector graphics Raster only | ||
| Animation Basic, Dreams app for advanced | ||
| 3D painting 3D model texturing | ||
| Time-lapse recording Built-in | ||
| Brush customization Extensive options | ||
| Cloud sync Manual iCloud only | ||
| AI features Committed to never adding | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Not available - major gap vs Figma | ||
| Export | ||
| CMYK export Emulation only, opens as RGB | ||
| PSD export Masks not preserved | ||
| Storage | ||
| Cloud storage Limited by plan (20GB-1TB) | ||
| Mobile | ||
| iPad version Limited features vs desktop | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline mode Some AI features require internet | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Plugin support Extensive ecosystem, many paid | ||
| File Support | ||
| PSD file format Industry standard | ||
| Advanced | ||
| 3D capabilities Being phased out in newer versions | ||
| Video editing Basic timeline editing | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Actions/automation Powerful batch processing | ||
