Adobe Photoshop
8.7#4 in photo editing softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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Afterlight
7.5#40 in photo editing softwareFrom $23.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Adobe Photoshop | Afterlight |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud sync | Yes | No |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Masking tools | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | multi-platform | multi-platform |
| Purpose | Photoshop provides tools to create, edit, and design images and graphics with advanced workflows, precise selections, and AI-powered features. | Afterlight is a mobile camera and photo editor with film-inspired presets, textures, and photo editing tools. |
| RAW photo support | Yes | Yes |
Adobe Photoshop plans
- PhotographyPriced on request
- Photography—
- Creative Cloud Pro—
- Creative Cloud ProPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachersPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachers—
Afterlight plans
- Afterlight freeFree
- Afterlight PRO monthly$3.99 a month
- Afterlight PRO annual$23.99 a year
- Light & Vibrant Lightroom Preset Pack$39, paid once
- Portrait Lightroom Preset Pack$39, paid once
- Golden Hour Lightroom Preset Pack$39, paid once
Pick Adobe Photoshop if…
Photoshop suits people who need image and graphics tools across desktop, mobile, and browser platforms, including workflows involving layers, masks, RAW photos, or image compositing. Its standalone and multi-app plans, plus student/teacher and business categories, provide options for different types of buyers.
Pick Afterlight if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.