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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$59.99 - $149.99 MSRP
Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month
ACDSee
Star Rating
(278)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$59.99 - $149.99 MSRP
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Star Rating
(13,130)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say that Adobe Photoshop excels in advanced photo editing capabilities, particularly with features like the Content-Aware Fill and the Clone Stamp tool, which allow for precise manipulation of images.
- Users report that ACDSee shines in its organizational features, with a robust Digital Asset Management system that makes it easy to categorize and find images quickly, a feature that many users find lacking in Photoshop.
- Reviewers mention that Adobe Photoshop has a steeper learning curve, with an Ease of Use score of 7.8, while ACDSee is praised for its user-friendly interface, reflected in its higher score of 8.6.
- G2 users highlight that Adobe Photoshop's generative AI features, such as AI Text-to-Image, are innovative but can be complex to use, whereas ACDSee does not currently offer comparable generative AI tools.
- Users on G2 appreciate that ACDSee has a more straightforward setup process, scoring 9.3 in Ease of Setup, compared to Photoshop's 8.5, making it a better choice for those who want to get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that both products have similar support quality, each scoring 8.3, but users feel that Adobe's extensive online resources and community forums provide an edge in finding solutions to complex issues.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ACDSee
ACDSee Photo Studio Standard, Professional, and Ultimate
$59.99 - $149.99 MSRP
Adobe Photoshop
Creative Cloud Pro for teams
Starting at $99.99
1 License Per Month
20+ apps, including Photoshop on desktop, web, and mobile, plus Firefly creative AI for images, video, and audio, and exclusive business features.
- Create gorgeous images, rich graphics, and incredible art with Photoshop
- 20+ photo, graphic design, and video apps
- Unlimited access to standard creative AI image and vector features like Text to Image and Generative Fill
Free Trial
ACDSee
Free Trial is available
Adobe Photoshop
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
237
9.4
11,611
Ease of Use
8.6
240
7.8
11,653
Ease of Setup
9.2
52
8.5
1,732
Ease of Admin
8.8
42
8.5
1,426
Quality of Support
8.3
176
8.3
9,596
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
37
8.7
1,360
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
234
8.6
11,462
Features by Category
Generative AI
7.7
5
7.4
260
7.0
5
6.7
252
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
Not enough data
6.8
108
Agentic AI - Photo Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ACDSee
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Photography
27.1%
Computer Software
4.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
57.9%
Design
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
4.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
65.0%
Discussions
How do you handle crashes when database grows big in size?
2 Comments
RD
When mine gets buggy I delete my database then the database gets rebuilt as you access different folders This might be a problem for some folks that use a...Read more
I don't think ACDSee allows a change to the 'canvas size' as is found in Photoshop?
2 Comments
AW
Photo Studio 2020. Canvas size can be changed shown in last weeks webinarRead more
How can I avoid mixing the old rated pictures with the new ones?
2 Comments
AL
Hi! What do you mean with old and new? Do you mean pics that you rated some days ago that you want to filter now? If so, with the new version you can create...Read more
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 Comments
RP
I agree very much. While employed the $55 USD a month was no big deal, but now retired it is more of a challenge. I am a big fan of Adobe having been a...Read more
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 Comments
SP
In my experience you get what you pay for and it is a first class quality product.Read more
How are digital artists using Adobe Photoshop's latest features to push the boundaries of digital art?
7 Comments
US
Introducing innovative features to enhance creative workflows and capabilities, Adobe Photoshop is always a step ahead with AI-Powered Tools, Augmented...Read more
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