Affinity Photo
VSCO
Affinity Photo
VSCO
Affinity Photo
VSCO
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Affinity Photo
VSCO
Affinity Photo
VSCO
Affinity Photo
VSCO
No signals
Affinity Photo
No signals
VSCO
Affinity Photo
No signals
VSCO
Users: Unlimited
Storage: Local storage only
Limits: Must have Canva account, no AI-powered tools in free tier, V1/V2 licenses no longer updated
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB Canva cloud storage
Limits: AI features require Canva ecosystem integration
Users: 1 user per platform
Storage: Local storage only
Limits: No longer sold, existing licenses work but won't receive V3 features
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 | Affinity Photo | VSCO |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| Layer-based editing Full layer support | ||
| RAW development Non-destructive, but slow | ||
| HDR merge Built-in HDR tools | ||
| Panorama stitching Automatic stitching | ||
| Focus stacking Multi-focus merge | ||
| Editing | ||
| Film emulation presets 200+ presets, 15 free | ||
| Advanced editing tools HSL, Dodge & Burn on paid tiers | ||
| Video editing Plus and Pro tiers only | ||
| 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 Generative Fill Requires Canva Pro | ||
| Content-Aware Fill Traditional inpainting only | ||
| Organization | ||
| Photo library/catalog No asset management | ||
| Storage | ||
| Cloud sync Pro tier only | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Adobe Lightroom integration Pro tier only | ||
| Social | ||
| Creative community No likes/follower counts, gallery sharing | ||
| File Formats | ||
| PSD compatibility Good import/export | ||
| Professional | ||
| Professional portfolio website Pro tier only | ||
| Extensibility | ||
| Plugin support Limited compared to PS | ||
| Platforms | ||
| iPad version Full-featured | ||
| iPhone/Android app Not available | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline editing Basic editing works offline | ||
| Photo archive feature Requested for 7+ years, not implemented | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Android feature parity Many iOS features unavailable on Android | ||
| Billing | ||
| In-app subscription cancellation Must cancel via device settings | ||
