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At a Glance
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Star Rating
(783)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (70.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Star Rating
(416)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.99 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that PicMonkey excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, making it a favorite among small business owners who need quick and straightforward design solutions. In contrast, Photoshop Elements has a lower ease of use score of 8.5, which some users find less intuitive for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that PicMonkey's ease of setup is impressive, scoring 9.4, allowing users to get started with their projects almost immediately. Photoshop Elements, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower score of 8.8, indicating a more complex initial setup process.
  • G2 users highlight PicMonkey's strong customer support with a quality rating of 8.6, noting that the support team is responsive and helpful. On the other hand, Photoshop Elements has a quality of support rating of 8.4, which some users feel could be improved, especially for troubleshooting issues.
  • Users on G2 report that PicMonkey's generative AI features, such as AI Text-to-Image, score 7.6, providing decent functionality for creating images from text prompts. In comparison, Photoshop Elements lacks similar generative AI capabilities, which some users find disappointing given the current trends in design software.
  • Reviewers say that PicMonkey's product direction is viewed positively with a score of 8.0, indicating that users feel the software is evolving in a beneficial way. Conversely, Photoshop Elements has a lower product direction score of 7.8, leading some users to question its future development and feature updates.
  • Users report that both products cater well to small businesses, but PicMonkey's focus on simplicity and user-friendly features makes it a more appealing choice for those who prioritize quick design tasks, while Photoshop Elements may be better suited for users looking for more advanced editing capabilities despite its steeper learning curve.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Photoshop Elements
No pricing available
PicMonkey
PicMonkey Basic Monthly or Annual
Starting at $7.99
Per Month
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Free Trial
Photoshop Elements
No trial information available
PicMonkey
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
637
8.7
351
Ease of Use
8.5
638
9.2
351
Ease of Setup
8.9
85
9.1
41
Ease of Admin
8.8
56
9.3
30
Quality of Support
8.4
490
8.6
262
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
50
9.0
28
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
618
8.0
342
Features by Category
7.8
38
6.0
11
Generative AI
7.7
38
6.7
10
7.1
37
5.7
9
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
8.5
14
5.6
6
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Photoshop Elements and PicMonkey are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements has no unique categories
PicMonkey
PicMonkey has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
70.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.7%
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.9%
Reviewers' Industry
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements
Photography
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Design
7.0%
Graphic Design
6.8%
Higher Education
4.7%
Other
65.2%
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Marketing and Advertising
10.9%
Design
9.4%
Graphic Design
6.7%
Photography
5.2%
Retail
3.7%
Other
64.0%
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PicMonkey
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Discussions
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements Discussions
When do you know it’s time to upgrade besides needing a few more elements?
2 Comments
CARLOS MIGUEL O.
CO
when a tool can have more creative usesRead more
What is Photoshop Elements used for?
2 Comments
MT
transforming photosRead more
What is the best way to set up
1 Comment
Annia E.
AE
You can either purchase the program from a store or purchase it online and download it directly from the website. Many laptops today no longer have a cd...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