Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
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Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
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Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
Adobe Photoshop
VSCO
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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 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Only 15 presets vs 200+ on paid plans, no advanced editing tools like HSL or Dodge & Burn
Users: 1 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: No desktop editing, no professional profile features, no paid opportunity access, limited AI Lab access
Users: 1 user
Storage: Cloud sync included
Limits: Highest tier required for desktop access and Lightroom sync
| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | VSCO |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | ||
| Non-destructive editing Via smart objects and adjustment layers | ||
| Film emulation presets 200+ presets, 15 free | ||
| RAW file processing Via Camera Raw integration | ||
| Advanced editing tools HSL, Dodge & Burn on paid tiers | ||
| Desktop editing Pro tier only ($60/year) | ||
| AI-powered editing AI Labs prompt-based editing, Pro only | ||
| RAW file support Limited compared to Lightroom | ||
| 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 | ||
| Storage | ||
| Cloud sync Pro tier only | ||
| Cloud storage Limited by plan (20GB-1TB) | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Real-time collaboration Not available - major gap vs Figma | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Adobe Lightroom integration Pro tier only | ||
| Plugin support Extensive ecosystem, many paid | ||
| Social | ||
| Creative community No likes/follower counts, gallery sharing | ||
| Mobile | ||
| iPad version Limited features vs desktop | ||
| Android feature parity Many iOS features unavailable on Android | ||
| Professional | ||
| Professional portfolio website Pro tier only | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline mode Some AI features require internet | ||
| Offline editing Basic editing works offline | ||
| Photo archive feature Requested for 7+ years, not implemented | ||
| File Support | ||
| PSD file format Industry standard | ||
| Advanced | ||
| 3D capabilities Being phased out in newer versions | ||
| Video editing Basic timeline editing | ||
| Billing | ||
| In-app subscription cancellation Must cancel via device settings | ||
| Productivity | ||
| Actions/automation Powerful batch processing | ||
