Adobe Photoshop
8.7#4 in photo editing softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitAdobe Photoshop vs PhotoWorks
PhotoWorks
7.2#66 in photo editing softwareFrom $19.25 a yearmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Adobe Photoshop | PhotoWorks |
|---|---|---|
| AI retouching | Yes | Yes |
| Batch editing | Yes | Yes |
| Company | Adobe says it was founded in December 1982 by Charles Geschke and John Warnock and is headquartered in San Jose, California, USA. | PhotoWorks is developed by AMS Software, which the company says was founded in 2003. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Layer editing | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | multi-platform | multi-platform |
| 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—
PhotoWorks plans
- Standard$19.25 a year
- PRO$39.20 a year
- Ultimate$79.80, 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 PhotoWorks if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.