Adobe Photoshop
8.7#4 in photo editing softwareAndroidiOSWebmacOS
VisitAdobe Photoshop vs Pixelmator Pro
Pixelmator Pro
7.6#35 in photo editing softwareFrom $29.99 a yeariOSmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Adobe Photoshop | Pixelmator Pro |
|---|---|---|
| AI retouching | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud sync | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Layer editing | Yes | 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. | Pixelmator Pro is an image editing and graphic creation app for Mac and iPad. |
| 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—
Pixelmator Pro plans
- Apple Creator Studio$12.99 a month
- Apple Creator Studio Education$2.99 a month
- Apple Creator Studio for students and educators$2.99 a month
- Apple Creator Studio for students and educators$29.99 a year
- Pixelmator Pro for Mac$49.99, paid once
- Apple Creator Studio$129 a year
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 Pixelmator Pro if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.