# Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro vs PicMonkey Comparison

| | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 13,366 | 1,664 | 421 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (65.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month | No pricing available | Starting at $7.99 Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Adobe Photoshop

Pros:
- Ease of Use (122 reviews)
- Features (98 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (88 reviews)
- Learning Curve (81 reviews)

### Adobe Premiere Pro

Pros:
- Video Editing (69 reviews)
- High Quality (58 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (32 reviews)
- Slow Rendering (27 reviews)

### PicMonkey

Pros:
- Ease of Use (6 reviews)
- Photo Editing (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (4 reviews)
- Subscription Requirement (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (11818 reviews) | 9.2 (1391 reviews) | 8.7 (355 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (11863 reviews) | 8.0 (1402 reviews) | 9.2 (355 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.5 (1945 reviews) | 8.5 (300 reviews) | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (1438 reviews) | 8.5 (157 reviews) | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (9774 reviews) | 8.1 (1191 reviews) | 8.6 (266 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (1373 reviews) | 8.7 (152 reviews) | 9.1 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.6 (11636 reviews) | 8.8 (1364 reviews) | 8.0 (346 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Adobe Photoshop

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Creative Cloud Pro for teams

Price: Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month

Description: 20+ apps, including Photoshop on desktop, web, and mobile, plus Firefly creative AI for images, video, and audio, and exclusive business features.

Key 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

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Adobe Premiere Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### PicMonkey

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: PicMonkey Basic Monthly or Annual

Price: Starting at $7.99 Per Month

Description: Basic is PicMonkey’s monthly or annual paid subscription which includes access to many of PicMonkey’s powerful phot editing and graphic design features. 

Key Features:
- Basic editing tools
- Primo effects
- Free templates

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Video Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Photoshop** | N/A | N/A |
| **Adobe Premiere Pro** | 8.3/10 | 249 |
| **PicMonkey** | N/A | N/A |

#### Editing

| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Mixing** | Not enough data | 8.8 (214 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transcription** | Not enough data | 8.5 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Text Animation** | Not enough data | 8.4 (199 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time Mapping** | Not enough data | 8.8 (196 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Overlays and Watermarks** | Not enough data | 9.0 (192 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Clip Editing** | Not enough data | 9.6 (223 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Titles and Captions** | Not enough data | 9.0 (207 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Operating System** | Not enough data | 8.7 (189 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Format Compatibility** | Not enough data | 9.0 (197 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Review** | Not enough data | 8.1 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 7.4 (98 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | 6.8 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Editing

| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.0 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 7.3 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.0 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.6 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Photo Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Adobe Photoshop** | 7.5/10 | 460 |
| **Adobe Premiere Pro** | N/A | N/A |
| **PicMonkey** | 6.6/10 | 15 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.9 (409 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.9 (283 reviews) | Not enough data | 5.7 (9 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Photo Editing

| Feature | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.8 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (9 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Adobe Photoshop (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing)

**Unique to Adobe Premiere Pro (1):** [Video Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-editing)

**Unique to PicMonkey (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Premiere Pro | PicMonkey | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.4% | 65.5% | 76.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.1% | 21.7% | 15.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 13.5% | 12.8% | 8.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Adobe Photoshop

- **Design:** 9.9%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.0%
- **Photography:** 4.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.1%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 49.0%

#### Adobe Premiere Pro

- **Media Production:** 11.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.3%
- **Entertainment:** 5.3%
- **Design:** 5.2%
- **Higher Education:** 4.6%
- **Broadcast Media:** 4.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 3.8%
- **Motion Pictures and Film:** 3.0%
- **Computer Software:** 3.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 47.0%

#### PicMonkey

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.1%
- **Design:** 9.3%
- **Graphic Design:** 6.6%
- **Photography:** 5.2%
- **Retail:** 3.7%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7%
- **Higher Education:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 49.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop

- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7502 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews)
- [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 reviews)
- [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [Affinity Photo](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-photo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (234 reviews)
- [PhotoWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/photoworks/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews)
- [Capture One Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/capture-one-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (78 reviews)
- [PhotoDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Corel AfterShot Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/corel-aftershot-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (49 reviews)

### Alternatives to Adobe Premiere Pro

- [Camtasia](https://www.g2.com/products/camtasia/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1714 reviews)
- [Descript](https://www.g2.com/products/descript/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (891 reviews)
- [Wondershare Filmora](https://www.g2.com/products/wondershare-filmora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (600 reviews)
- [iMovie](https://www.g2.com/products/imovie/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (569 reviews)
- [Final Cut Pro X](https://www.g2.com/products/final-cut-pro-x/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (374 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (316 reviews)
- [DaVinci Resolve](https://www.g2.com/products/davinci-resolve/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (220 reviews)
- [invideo](https://www.g2.com/products/invideo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (172 reviews)
- [Animaker](https://www.g2.com/products/animaker/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1040 reviews)
- [VEGAS Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/vegas-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (107 reviews)

### Alternatives to PicMonkey

- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7502 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3291 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews)
- [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 reviews)
- [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [BeFunky](https://www.g2.com/products/befunky/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (483 reviews)
- [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (489 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Adobe Photoshop

- Title: [How are digital artists using Adobe Photoshop's latest features to push the boundaries of digital art?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-are-digital-artists-using-adobe-photoshop-s-latest-features-to-push-the-boundaries-of-digital-art) — 8 comments, 7 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "One of the best tool in the digital creation."
- Title: [It has a high cost for licenses.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33193-it-has-a-high-cost-for-licenses) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "In my experience you get what you pay for and it is a first class quality product."
- Title: [It has a high cost for licenses.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30372-it-has-a-high-cost-for-licenses) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Adobe is offering special price of US$19.99/mo (for the 1st year) for all Creative Cloud applications for students and teachers.
"
- Title: [What is Adobe Photoshop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-photoshop-used-for) — 6 comments, 3 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Adobe Photoshop used for mainly Photo Editing. Also it takes a huge place in Graphic Designing."
- Title: [What are the uses of Adobe Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-uses-of-adobe-photoshop) — 6 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Photo enhancement, photo manipulation, color correction, layout and design for certain printed materials, special effects, etc."

### Adobe Premiere Pro

- Title: [What is Adobe Premiere Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-premiere-pro-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It's one of the best premium video editing software plus if you have the adobe collection, it can seamlessly integrate the After Effects custom animations to..."
- Title: [I'm new to Adobe Premiere Pro and struggling with color grading. How can I get started with basic color correction?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-new-to-adobe-premiere-pro-and-struggling-with-color-grading-how-can-i-get-started-with-basic-color-correction) — 4 comments
  > **Top comment:** "You'll need to familiarize yourself with the Lumetri Color panel. With basic corrections, I like to work under the "Light" heading first. Adjust the exposure..."
- Title: [How is the best way to render a video with the minimum loss of quality and time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/24044-how-is-the-best-way-to-render-a-video-with-the-minimum-loss-of-quality-and-time) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It sounds like you're battling with inadequate hardware, and you won't improve render times significantly without upgrading.

Rendering video uses a lot of..."
- Title: [Why not combine After Effect into same software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-not-combine-after-effect-into-same-software) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "That’s a great question which would be a great change. But I think at the moment they probably haven’t developed an array between the two softwares  to allow..."
- Title: [How can I color correct multiple footages at the same time?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16082-how-can-i-color-correct-multiple-footages-at-the-same-time) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Color correct one individual clip, and then copy the effect from that clip (lumetri color or whatever color correction effect you are using). Then you can..."

### PicMonkey

- Title: [Is there a free version of PicMonkey?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-free-version-of-picmonkey) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes try free for 7 days"
- Title: [What is PicMonkey used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/picmonkey-what-is-picmonkey-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "PicMonkey is used for editing and enhancing photos online without needing to download any software."
- Title: [Is PicMonkey free on PC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-picmonkey-free-on-pc) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, they also have a paid version that allows you to utilize more tools."
- Title: [Is PicMonkey safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-picmonkey-safe-to-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It software easy to use product.it has many features. I like to use it "
- Title: [What is PicMonkey used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-picmonkey-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Pic monkey is used for photo editing and designing."

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