# Photoshop Elements, Pixelmator vs Paintshop Pro Comparison

| | Photoshop Elements | Pixelmator | Paintshop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 799 | 90 | 206 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (70.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (78.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (67.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Photoshop Elements

Pros:
- Ease of Use (21 reviews)
- Efficiency (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (12 reviews)
- Limited Customization (5 reviews)

### Pixelmator

Pros:
- Cloud Integration (1 reviews)
- Design (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Limited Templates (1 reviews)

### Paintshop Pro

Pros:
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Photo Editing (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Cost (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Photoshop Elements | Pixelmator | Paintshop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (643 reviews) | 8.8 (79 reviews) | 8.4 (176 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (645 reviews) | 8.8 (79 reviews) | 8.4 (178 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (93 reviews) | 9.8 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (56 reviews) | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.5 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.4 (495 reviews) | 8.6 (54 reviews) | 8.1 (143 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (50 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (624 reviews) | 8.7 (78 reviews) | 7.5 (174 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Photoshop Elements

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Pixelmator

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Paintshop Pro

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Photo Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Photoshop Elements** | 7.8/10 | 47 |
| **Pixelmator** | N/A | N/A |
| **Paintshop Pro** | 8.4/10 | 14 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Photoshop Elements | Pixelmator | Paintshop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.9 (43 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 7.1 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Photo Editing

| Feature | Photoshop Elements | Pixelmator | Paintshop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 8.5 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

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

**Unique to Pixelmator (1):** [Other Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/other-design)

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


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Photoshop Elements | Pixelmator | Paintshop Pro | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 70.5% | 78.9% | 67.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 18.7% | 8.9% | 17.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 10.8% | 12.2% | 15.4% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%

#### Pixelmator

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 13.3%
- **Internet:** 10.0%
- **Computer Software:** 7.8%
- **Higher Education:** 5.6%
- **Religious Institutions:** 5.6%
- **Photography:** 5.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.4%
- **Entertainment:** 3.3%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.3%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 37.8%

#### Paintshop Pro

- **Design:** 9.5%
- **Graphic Design:** 7.0%
- **Photography:** 5.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.0%
- **Internet:** 4.5%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.0%
- **Retail:** 3.0%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 3.0%
- **Animation:** 2.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 54.7%

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## Alternatives

### 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 (553 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)
- [Luminar Neo](https://www.g2.com/products/luminar-neo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (112 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 (7494 reviews)

### Alternatives to Pixelmator

- [PhotoScape X](https://www.g2.com/products/photoscape-x/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (80 reviews)
- [Easel.ly](https://www.g2.com/products/easel-ly/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (150 reviews)
- [RawTherapee](https://www.g2.com/products/rawtherapee/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Divi](https://www.g2.com/products/divi/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (250 reviews)
- [MiriCanvas](https://www.g2.com/products/miricanvas/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (219 reviews)
- [iDraw](https://www.g2.com/products/idraw/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [WordPress themes](https://www.g2.com/products/wordpress-themes/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Gravatar](https://www.g2.com/products/gravatar/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (46 reviews)
- [Vectr](https://www.g2.com/products/vectr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Zoner Photo Studio X](https://www.g2.com/products/zoner-photo-studio-x/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (12 reviews)

### Alternatives to Paintshop Pro

- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3290 reviews)
- [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)
- [Affinity Photo](https://www.g2.com/products/affinity-photo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (234 reviews)
- [Luminar Neo](https://www.g2.com/products/luminar-neo/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (112 reviews)
- [PhotoDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (50 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13363 reviews)
- [Capture One Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/capture-one-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (78 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (888 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (747 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 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."

### Pixelmator

- Title: [Is pixelmator better than Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-pixelmator-better-than-photoshop) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It is much easier to use for sure, but 'better'? Maybe not yet."

### Paintshop Pro

- Title: [Is Corel PaintShop Pro free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-corel-paintshop-pro-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's very affordable, but it's not free."
- Title: [What is Paintshop Pro used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-paintshop-pro-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Photo editing and graphic design to make professional design"
- Title: [Is PaintShop Pro as good as Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-paintshop-pro-as-good-as-photoshop) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes it is but still but you will miss out some advanced photoshop tools in paintshop pro"
- Title: [Is PaintShop pro a subscription?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-paintshop-pro-a-subscription) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Unlike the Adobe products requiring monthly subscriptions, PaintShop Pro does not require a subscription and has a reasonable price."
- Title: [What does PaintShop pro do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-paintshop-pro-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Paintshop pro is a program like photo-paint, but with a slightly different tool set."

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