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Adobe Photoshop
Layer-based raster image editor used for detailed portrait retouching, compositing and AI-assisted object removal.
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Adobe Photoshop is ranked 1 of 11 photo editors in 2026, with a score of 9.5/10 (tier Leader).
Vendor tagline: "Create with depth. Move with speed."
Score breakdown
| Skin retouching depth | 30/30 |
| Predictable cost | 20/25 |
| Fits a pro workflow | 20/20 |
| Try before you buy | 10/10 |
| Platforms | 10/10 |
| Kept up to date | 5/5 |
| Total | 9.5/10 |
Facts
- Vendor
- Adobe
- Price model
- subscription
- Entry price
- USD 19.99/month (Photography plan, annual commitment, paid monthly)
- Free trial
- Yes
- Works in
- standalone, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom
- Platforms
- mac, windows, web, ios
- Apple Silicon native
- Yes
- Founded
- 1982
- Latest update
- v27.11, September 2026 release (source: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/whats-new/photoshop-on-desktop-release-notes.html)
Prices
- Photography (Photoshop + Lightroom + Lightroom Classic, 1TB): 19.99 USD / month, annual commitment paid monthly
- Photoshop: 22.99 USD / month, annual commitment paid monthly
- Creative Cloud Pro: 69.99 USD / month, annual commitment paid monthly (regular price)
- Photoshop for teams: 37.99 USD / month per license, annual commitment paid monthly
Reviews
- G2: 4.6 from 13440 reviews
Strengths
- Neural Filters include Skin Smoothing and Smart Portrait for face retouching
- Remove Tool, Generative Fill and Harmonize handle object removal and blending people into backgrounds
- Since the September 2026 release, Photoshop desktop can be downloaded and signed into with just an email for a free Firefly experience before subscribing
Watch-outs
- US individual plans are listed only as annual commitments paid monthly
- Generative AI features draw on a monthly generative credit allowance that differs by plan
- Version 27.x requires macOS 14 or later and cannot be installed on macOS 12 or earlier
Data verified on 2026-10-30. Re-assessed every two weeks. No payment can change this score. Spotted a mistake? Send a correction.
Sources
- https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html
- https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/plans.html?country=US
- https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html?country=US
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/whats-new/photoshop-on-desktop-release-notes.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/get-started/technical-requirements-installation/adobe-photoshop-on-desktop-technical-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/effects-filters/neural-filters/neural-filters-gallery.html
- https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adobe_Inc.
- https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.adobe.com
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