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Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
(13,031)
4.6 out of 5
Adobe Photoshop
By Adobe
Blender
Blender
(297)
4.6 out of 5
Blender
By Blender
At a Glance
Star Rating
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
13,031 reviews
Blender
Blender
297 reviews
Market Segments
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business (63.4% of reviews)
Information
Blender
Blender
Small-Business (76.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
No pricing available
Blender
Blender
No pricing available

Adobe Photoshop vs Blender

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Adobe Photoshop easier to use. However, Blender is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Blender overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Adobe Photoshop meets the needs of their business better than Blender.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Blender is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Blender over Adobe Photoshop.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop
No pricing available
Blender
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Photoshop
No trial information available
Blender
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
11,524
9.0
248
Ease of Use
7.8
11,562
7.1
250
Ease of Setup
8.5
1,571
9.1
17
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,406
8.6
13
Quality of Support
8.3
9,510
8.5
217
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,339
9.2
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
11,375
9.2
245
Features by Category
3D ModelingHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.4
1,320
Design
Not enough data
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.2
115
Not enough data
7.9
114
Not enough data
8.5
121
Move
Not enough data
8.7
123
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
8.8
128
Store & Manage
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.3
123
Not enough data
7.8
112
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
3D PrintingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
177
File Support
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
9.4
25
File Editing
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
9.3
23
Software Integrations
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.9
22
Software Type
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
9.5
24
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Architectural RenderingHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.9
212
Library
Not enough data
8.3
24
Not enough data
8.5
22
Rendering
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.2
23
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Integrations
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
21
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Video EditingHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.3
53
Editing
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.7
5
Platform
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.0
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Video EffectsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
Not enough data
8.7
72
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Functionality
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.2
8
Project Management
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
3D RenderingHide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Photo EditingHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
AnimationHide 2 FeaturesShow 2 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Blender
Blender
Adobe Photoshop and Blender share no categories
Unique Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is categorized as Photo Editing
Blender
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.5%
Blender
Blender
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Design
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.0%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
65.1%
Blender
Blender
Animation
11.7%
Computer Games
9.5%
Design
8.8%
Computer Software
7.1%
Graphic Design
6.4%
Other
56.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jon J.
JJ
Jon J.
Verified User in Computer Software

Photoshop is THE image editing software of our generation. There are several image editing programs out there today, but as many will tell you, photoshop is the way to go. Photoshop isn't just for editing photos, it is extremely versatile and meets the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Paige P.
PP
Paige P.
Verified User in Internet

Cost prevents me from using it in personal prjects

Blender
Blender
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jackson Eli H.
JH
Jackson Eli H.
Verified User

It is a tool that is free, we can get many easy to follow tutorials, you don't need a great processor for simple things, you have many options to mold the objects. It is compatible with Linux, Windows, Mac OS X,, Solaris, IRIX and FreeBSD. It uses very...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Arthur F.
AF
Arthur F.
Verified User in Design

The learning curve in blender is huge. From the keyboard and mouse hotkeys to the UI itself, everything looks complicated when you start. It will take a good amount of time to learn the basics. I was able to do everything I wanted with blender but it was...

Alternatives
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Alternatives
Canva
Canva
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GIMP
GIMP
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Pixlr
Pixlr
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PicMonkey
PicMonkey
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Blender
Blender Alternatives
Unity
Unity
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Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D
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3ds Max Design
3ds Max Design
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Maya
Maya
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Discussions
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Discussions
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
Robert P.
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
Simon P.
SP
In my experience you get what you pay for and it is a first class quality product.Read more
Why high price for software?
6 comments
Alan G.
AG
Professional versions of *anything* are always more expensive than consumer-grade options; usually much more. This is true of electricians' screwdrivers,...Read more
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Blender
Blender Discussions
Do professionals use blender?
3 comments
Deni H.
DH
Yes, professionals use Blender for various purposes, such as creating 3D models, animations, visual effects, games, and more. Blender is a powerful and...Read more
Better user manual on sculpting is needed.
2 comments
Vlad K.
VK
Manage your bankroll carefully. Set a budget for each betting session and wager only a certain percentage of it on each bet. Track your bets. Even if you are...Read more
Can blender come up with a Mobile only 3D Models availability for Porting applications over Mobile
2 comments
Ron L.
RL
If you are asking if Blender can view models on mobile devices.......you can do this. You will need to export your file as an .obj file format. Once you’ve...Read more
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