Photoshop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Editors

The best Photo Editor alternative to Adobe Photoshop is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Adobe Photoshop and loads of them are Photo Editors so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Editor alternatives to Adobe Photoshop are Paint.NET, Affinity, Photopea and PhotoCraft.

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Adobe Photoshop alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2026

GIMP
4868 likes
Free open-source suite offering advanced photo retouching, image composition, original artwork creation, batch processing, plugin support, custom scripting, mass image format conversion, and integration with free publishing tools for comprehensive editing solutions.
227 GIMP alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Digital Painting
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Snapcraft
Flathub
PortableApps.com
Haiku
Flatpak
AmigaOS
AppImage
United States
+5
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GIMP vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
Top Positive Comment by Richard · Apr 28, 2025
The newest version of GIMP is a huge improvement and make it more look like PS
Top Negative Comment by Marek · Dec 25, 2022
Irritating, totally unintuitive, completely unthought-out interface. It may have a lot of possibilities, but a lifetime is not enough to discover them and understand the twisted logic of this program.
Positive comment by Georgi Dukendjiev · Sep 29, 2026
I think the UI of Photoshop is a lot better, but Gimp has helped me with opening more exotic file types properly and it's free. It's good that both exist.
3 of 116 comments
GIMP is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
GIMP is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
Paint.NET
1673 likes
Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.
183 Paint.NET alternatives
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Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Digital Painting
Image Editor
Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
.NET Framework
United States
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Paint.NET vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
Top Positive Comment by Thatstinkyguy · Mar 28, 2022
While it doesn't beat GIMP in terms of features, open-source, or cross-platform accessibility, it's still a solid program that's lightweight, fairly easy to use, and with a plugin (among many other ones), it seems to have better compatibility with PSD files than GIMP.
Positive comment by Guest · Aug 27, 2022
Well, it as the first image editor I have used other than... paint, So I might be a little biased. But its great, I love it, it has stuff, and its good.
Positive comment by Guest · Mar 6, 2022
I was able to use it from day one and get better over time the more I worked in it.
3 of 21 comments
Paint.NET is Free and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
Paint.NET is a Digital Painting Adobe Photoshop is an Image Editor
Paint.NET is Lightweight and MinimalisticAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
Affinity
95 likes
Unified design solution merging advanced photo, vector, and layout tools for seamless workflow, non-destructive editing, RAW support, batch processing, AI enhancements, GPU acceleration, file compatibility, cloud asset integration, and tailored workspace options.
113 Affinity alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Vector Graphic
Origin
Australia
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Mac
Windows
Australia
+7
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Affinity vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
Top Positive Comment by OMGparticles · Nov 3, 2025
Affinity has most of Photoshop's features without the predatory subscription scheme. It includes many of the full Adobe suite's features, combining vector and rasterized graphics editing. The UI is clean, familiar, and easy to understand and customize.
Positive comment by Beorleif · Oct 7, 2026
Affinity is way better than photohop, it gives you lattitude on your work, without the overpriced subscription, and the always "malware" that scan your PC for the license
Positive comment by wayback10 · Jul 3, 2026
Polished interface, feature-packed and very easy to use.
3 of 6 comments
Affinity is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
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Photopea
366 likes
Browser-based image editing supports PSD, XCF, Sketch formats, advanced layers, vector tools, RAW photo support, and exports in 40+ formats. Fully client-side with AI background removal, content-aware tools, and privacy as files never leave your device.
142 Photopea alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
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Image Editor
Digital Painting
Origin
Czechia
EU
Platforms
Online
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Czechia
EU
+2
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Photopea vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
Top Positive Comment by Guest · Oct 30, 2019
Fully supports PSD format with adjustment layers, layer effects, paths, layer masks etc.
Positive comment by Guest · Mar 20, 2025
For me, who can't afford to pay for every subscription but still wants to use the tools, Photopea is the best alternative to Photoshop. Especially the free version. The structure, functions, and even the keyboard shortcuts are the same. Plus, you can work entirely with PSD files, and vectors are also supported.
Positive comment by Kris Regina · Dec 13, 2024
An actual free alternative to Photoshop.
3 of 31 comments
Photopea is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
PhotoCraft
40 likes
Layers, masks, adjustment layers, layer styles, type, vectors and brushes in a native app written entirely in Rust. Open source, offline, and yours.
12 PhotoCraft alternatives
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Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
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Image Editor
Photo Editor
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Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
Fedora
Debian
AppImage
Flatpak
+1
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PhotoCraft vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
Positive comment by Luca De Nardi · Oct 12, 2026
It's the most similar to Photoshop in terms of UI and features
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PhotoCraft is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
PhotoCraft is Privacy focused and LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
PhotoSplice
37 likes
Offline raster and vector editor with PSD/PSB support, layer groups, clipping and layer masks, layer styles, smart objects and smart filters. It includes drawing, retouching and path tools, advanced text layout, action playback, scripts, sidebar plugins, and file dialogs.
47 PhotoSplice alternatives
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Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Origin
United Kingdom
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Online
United Kingdom
+3
Good alternative?Is PhotoSplice a good alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
Pixlr
370 likes
Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.
259 Pixlr alternatives
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Paid
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Origin
Singapore
Platforms
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
Android Tablet
iPad
Singapore
+5
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Pixlr vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
Top Positive Comment by Guest · Nov 3, 2017
The fact that Pixlr is browser based is cool at places like school where you can't just install GIMP.
Positive comment by Ilgazcl · Feb 16, 2025
It was acquired by Apple so you should make sure multi-platform and even Web support continues. Apple doesn't have a good history of maintaining other platforms compatibility.
Positive comment by Ömer Emin Onaran · May 27, 2020
You do not need to download a program, you enter from the web.
3 of 10 comments
Pixlr is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
Pixlr is LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
Pixelmator
423 likes
Image editing software for macOS and iOS, offering nondestructive, GPU-powered editing with machine learning features, RAW support, custom brushes, and seamless macOS integration for touch-ups, painting, and creative compositions.
165 Pixelmator alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Digital Painting
Origin
United States
Platforms
Mac
iPhone
iPad
United States
+8
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Pixelmator vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
Top Positive Comment by Dave Cortright · Mar 27, 2017
For the simple editing I do to get photos ready for email and web, Pixelmator is perfect. It can crop (including constrained cropping), resize, and do all the essential color/brightness/contrast/levels tweaks. And the best feature of all, it has a magical healing brush for removing blemishes.
Positive comment by DalsPhotography · Aug 26, 2023
A great program, just got it so I am still trying it, but you have some more tools or kind of different tools than within Photoshop, as you can work with paths without going to lets say , Illustrator.
Positive comment by Guest · Mar 30, 2020
Can accomplish nearly all of the functions of Photoshop, while still being cheaper, and more stable
3 of 5 comments
Pixelmator is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is also Paid and Proprietary
Pixelmator is CustomizableAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users
Luminar Neo
90 likes
Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.
119 Luminar Neo alternatives
Cost / License
Paid
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Origin
Ukraine
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Chrome OS
iPad
Apple Photos
Adobe Photoshop
visionOS
Adobe Lightroom
Ukraine
+6
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Snapseed
96 likes
Snapseed is a photo enhancement and sharing app with a powerful suite of imaging filters and tools for anyone, anywhere, to transform any image into an extraordinary photo.
84 Snapseed alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Origin
United States
Platforms
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
United States
Good alternative?Is Snapseed a good alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
QuickEdit
23 likes
Lightweight tool offering cropping, drawing, text editing with formatting options, GPUImage filters, smooth Jetpack Compose-based animations, quick saving, and direct sharing to social media apps, designed for fast, simple photo enhancements on any device.
62 QuickEdit alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Platforms
Android
Android Tablet
F-Droid
Good alternative?Is QuickEdit a good alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
Photoscape
266 likes
PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.
205 Photoscape alternatives
Cost / License
Freemium
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Origin
South Korea
Platforms
Mac
Windows
South Korea
+5
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Photoscape vs Adobe Photoshop Comments
Positive comment by DalsPhotography · Aug 26, 2023
It's a bit outdated for Mac, but nevertheless it's useful, light weight, and with some funny tools that you can use for daily tasks.
Positive comment by Guest · Sep 28, 2019
I like it because you can merge multiple photos easily.
Positive comment by Guest · Aug 11, 2017
Simple, no layers, but brushes are available. Cheap, light weighted and goes easy on your machine resources. Even as professional I do use Photoscape for a first review of my photos.
3 of 4 comments
Photoscape is Freemium and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop is Paid and Proprietary
Photoscape is LightweightAdobe Photoshop is not according to our users

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Affinity

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Photopea

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PhotoCraft

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PhotoSplice

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Pixlr

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