# Luminar Neo, Picsart vs Photoshop Elements Comparison | | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 112 | 779 | 799 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (84.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (75.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (70.5% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Luminar Neo Pros: - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Efficiency (4 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (2 reviews) - Slow Performance (2 reviews) ### Picsart Pros: - Ease of Use (219 reviews) - Photo Editing (123 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (79 reviews) - Limited Free Features (54 reviews) ### Photoshop Elements Pros: - Ease of Use (21 reviews) - Efficiency (15 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (12 reviews) - Limited Customization (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (94 reviews) | 9.0 (669 reviews) | 8.5 (643 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (94 reviews) | 9.2 (682 reviews) | 8.5 (645 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 9.3 (215 reviews) | 8.9 (93 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.9 (27 reviews) | 8.8 (56 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (83 reviews) | 8.7 (593 reviews) | 8.4 (495 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 8.3 (50 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.4 (88 reviews) | 9.4 (669 reviews) | 7.8 (624 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Luminar Neo #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Picsart #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### Photoshop Elements #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Photo Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Luminar Neo** | 7.3/10 | 31 | | **Picsart** | 8.4/10 | 267 | | **Photoshop Elements** | 7.8/10 | 47 | #### Generative AI | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.0 (31 reviews) | 8.6 (232 reviews) | 7.9 (43 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 6.0 (28 reviews) | 8.0 (206 reviews) | 7.1 (37 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Photo Editing | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (98 reviews) | 8.5 (17 reviews) | ### Video Content Creation | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Luminar Neo** | N/A | N/A | | **Picsart** | 9.5/10 | 9 | | **Photoshop Elements** | N/A | N/A | #### Video creation - Video Content Creation | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Screen recorder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Transcription** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Animations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Templates** | Not enough data | 9.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Version history** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Storyboard timeline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Text-to-speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Sound library** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-format resizer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Distribution - Video Content Creation | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Omnichannel delivery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Embed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Download formats** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Analytics - Video Content Creation | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **A/B testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Engagement metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Training & Support - Video Content Creation | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Community** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Customer support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Integrations - Video Content Creation | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Media assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Content management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Marketing automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Other - Video Content Creation | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Roles management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Video Content Creation | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### AI Content Creation Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Luminar Neo** | N/A | N/A | | **Picsart** | 9.1/10 | 7 | | **Photoshop Elements** | N/A | N/A | #### Content Generation - AI Content Creation Platforms | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Output quality** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance** | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management - AI Content Creation Platforms | Feature | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security and Privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Moderation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) **Unique to Picsart (2):** [Video Content Creation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-content-creation), [AI Content Creation Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-content-creation-platforms) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Luminar Neo | Picsart | Photoshop Elements | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 84.4% | 75.0% | 70.5% | | **Mid-Market** | 10.1% | 19.3% | 18.7% | | **Enterprise** | 5.5% | 5.7% | 10.8% | ### By Industry #### Luminar Neo - **Photography:** 33.9% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3% - **Design:** 7.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 6.4% - **Graphic Design:** 3.7% - **Higher Education:** 3.7% - **Arts and Crafts:** 3.7% - **Media Production:** 3.7% - **E-Learning:** 2.8% - **Food & Beverages:** 1.8% - **Other:** 24.8% #### Picsart - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.0% - **Design:** 8.6% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.3% - **Computer Software:** 7.5% - **Graphic Design:** 6.4% - **Photography:** 5.0% - **Arts and Crafts:** 3.7% - **Online Media:** 3.7% - **Writing and Editing:** 3.2% - **Education Management:** 2.2% - **Other:** 42.4% #### Photoshop Elements - **Photography:** 9.0% - **Design:** 7.2% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.1% - **Graphic Design:** 6.7% - **Higher Education:** 4.6% - **Architecture & Planning:** 3.6% - **Information Technology and Services:** 3.2% - **Retail:** 3.1% - **Education Management:** 3.0% - **Media Production:** 2.2% - **Other:** 50.2% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Luminar Neo - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews) - [Paintshop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (206 reviews) - [Capture One Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/capture-one-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (78 reviews) - [Affinity Photo](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-photo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (234 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) - [PhotoWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/photoworks/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (95 reviews) - [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13366 reviews) ### Alternatives to Picsart - [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) - [Adobe Photoshop Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (489 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13366 reviews) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 reviews) - [Adobe Firefly](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-firefly/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (335 reviews) - [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (889 reviews) - [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews) ### Alternatives to Photoshop Elements - [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) - [CorelDRAW](https://www.g2.com/products/coreldraw/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (554 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) - [Paintshop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (206 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) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7502 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Luminar Neo - Title: [Is luminar a free software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-luminar-a-free-software) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "Hello! There are a few ways to own Luminar Neo: purchase a lifetime version or choose a subscription plan that suits you best (paid monthly, annually, or..." - Title: [How good is luminar?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-luminar) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Luminar Neo versus Lightroom - Which is Better in 2023? The fundamental distinction among Luminar and Lightroom is that Luminar has a quicker altering..." - Title: [Is luminar better than Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-luminar-better-than-photoshop) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Photoshop is always king! But Luminar makes things easier and achieve almost same results! some cases even better!" - Title: [Is it any way to improve performance on a high-end Windows machine?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-any-way-to-improve-performance-on-a-high-end-windows-machine) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I agree. Luminar AI is an excellent product and it brings tremendous value especially if purchased with a discount (which is pretty easy). I think with the..." - Title: [Why do some PCs with lower end specs run Luminar 4 better than my fully loaded gaming PC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31181-why-do-some-pcs-with-lower-end-specs-run-luminar-4-better-than-my-fully-loaded-gaming-pc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Interesting question. Following!" ### Picsart - Title: [What is Picsart used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-picsart-used-for) — 9 comments, 7 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Photo editing, making collages, thumbnails, posters etc." ### Photoshop Elements - Title: [What is Photoshop Elements used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-photoshop-elements-used-for) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** " Adobe Photoshop Elements is a user-friendly software for entry-level photo and video editing. It offers basic photo editing tools, guided edits for..." - Title: [When do you know it’s time to upgrade besides needing a few more elements?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/when-do-you-know-it-s-time-to-upgrade-besides-needing-a-few-more-elements) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "when a tool can have more creative uses" - Title: [Is Photoshop Elements 2020 worth the upgrade?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-photoshop-elements-2020-worth-the-upgrade) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "Yes, it offers more powerful tools and creative options." - Title: [Is Photoshop Elements any good?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-photoshop-elements-any-good) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes its good to use" - Title: [Is Photoshop Elements the same as Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-photoshop-elements-the-same-as-photoshop) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No, I'd say it's better." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/luminar-neo-vs-picsart-vs-photoshop-elements)