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At a Glance
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Star Rating
(13,129)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.99 1 License Per Month
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PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Star Rating
(415)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.99 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Adobe Photoshop excels in advanced editing capabilities, particularly with features like the Content-Aware Fill and advanced layer management, which are essential for professional graphic designers.
  • Users report that PicMonkey shines in ease of use, especially for beginners, with its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and pre-designed templates that make photo editing accessible without a steep learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Photoshop has a steeper learning curve, which can be daunting for new users, while PicMonkey's user-friendly design allows for quicker onboarding and immediate results.
  • G2 users highlight that Adobe Photoshop's generative AI features, such as AI Text-to-Image, provide powerful tools for creative professionals, although they note that the AI Text-to-3D feature is less robust compared to other software.
  • Users on G2 appreciate PicMonkey's affordability, starting at $7.99, making it a budget-friendly option for small businesses, while Adobe Photoshop's pricing can be a barrier for some users despite its extensive capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products offer quality support, Adobe Photoshop's support is often seen as more comprehensive, with a larger community and more resources available for troubleshooting and learning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop
Creative Cloud Pro for teams
Starting at $99.99
1 License Per Month
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PicMonkey
PicMonkey Basic Monthly or Annual
Starting at $7.99
Per Month
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Free Trial
Adobe Photoshop
Free Trial is available
PicMonkey
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
11,609
8.7
350
Ease of Use
7.8
11,651
9.2
350
Ease of Setup
8.5
1,730
9.1
40
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,426
9.3
29
Quality of Support
8.3
9,594
8.6
261
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,360
9.1
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
11,460
8.0
341
Features by Category
7.0
266
5.9
10
Generative AI
7.4
258
6.3
9
6.7
252
5.7
9
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
6.8
108
5.6
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Adobe Photoshop and PicMonkey are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop has no unique categories
PicMonkey
PicMonkey has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.5%
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Design
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
4.6%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
65.0%
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Marketing and Advertising
10.9%
Design
9.5%
Graphic Design
6.7%
Photography
5.0%
Retail
3.7%
Other
64.2%
Alternatives
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Alternatives
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Pixlr
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Fotor Photo Editor
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PicMonkey
PicMonkey Alternatives
Canva
Canva
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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
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GIMP
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Pixlr
Pixlr
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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
How are digital artists using Adobe Photoshop's latest features to push the boundaries of digital art?
7 Comments
Utkal Raj S.
US
Introducing innovative features to enhance creative workflows and capabilities, Adobe Photoshop is always a step ahead with AI-Powered Tools, Augmented...Read more
PicMonkey
PicMonkey Discussions
Is there a free version of PicMonkey?
2 Comments
Sree G.
SG
yes try free for 7 daysRead more
Please let us save the picture in specific folder (different on the picmonkey one
1 Comment
Shelly G.
SG
click the download instead link below export. this will allow you to select a folder.Read more
What is PicMonkey used for?
1 Comment
Harpreet A.
HA
Pic monkey is used for photo editing and designing.Read more