Adobe Photoshop
8.7#4 in photo editing softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitAdobe Photoshop vs Helicon Filter
Helicon Filter
6.6#116 in photo editing softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Adobe Photoshop | Helicon Filter |
|---|---|---|
| AI retouching | Yes | No |
| Batch editing | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Masking tools | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | multi-platform | desktop |
| Purpose | Photoshop provides tools to create, edit, and design images and graphics with advanced workflows, precise selections, and AI-powered features. | Helicon Filter is image-enhancement software designed for amateur and advanced photographers. |
| RAW photo support | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Adobe’s September 2026 Photoshop security update addressed vulnerabilities that could result in arbitrary code execution on Windows and macOS. | The save dialog includes an option to encrypt an image with a password; the help says viewing it requires Helicon Filter and decryption requires Helicon Photo Safe. |
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—
Helicon Filter plans
- Free modeFree
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 Helicon Filter if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.