# PicMonkey, Stencil vs Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Comparison | | PicMonkey | Stencil | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 421 | 26 | 3,290 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (76.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (96.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $7.99 Per Month | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### PicMonkey Pros: - Ease of Use (6 reviews) - Photo Editing (6 reviews) Cons: - Limited Features (4 reviews) - Subscription Requirement (4 reviews) ### Stencil Pros: - Creativity (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) Cons: - Limited Storage (1 reviews) - Outdated Design (1 reviews) ### Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Pros: - Ease of Use (95 reviews) - Efficiency (82 reviews) Cons: - Expensive (35 reviews) - Slow Performance (33 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | PicMonkey | Stencil | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (355 reviews) | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (2781 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (355 reviews) | 9.8 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (2798 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (45 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (431 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (258 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (266 reviews) | 9.5 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (2263 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (242 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (346 reviews) | 7.9 (22 reviews) | 8.6 (2712 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### PicMonkey #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: PicMonkey Basic Monthly or Annual Price: Starting at $7.99 Per Month Description: Basic is PicMonkey’s monthly or annual paid subscription which includes access to many of PicMonkey’s powerful phot editing and graphic design features. Key Features: - Basic editing tools - Primo effects - Free templates [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Stencil #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Adobe Photoshop Lightroom #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Photo Editing | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PicMonkey** | 6.6/10 | 15 | | **Stencil** | N/A | N/A | | **Adobe Photoshop Lightroom** | 7.5/10 | 206 | #### Generative AI | Feature | PicMonkey | Stencil | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom | |---|---|---|---| | **AI Text-to-Image** | 7.0 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (162 reviews) | | **AI Text-to-3D** | 5.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (133 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Photo Editing | Feature | PicMonkey | Stencil | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | 7.0 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (83 reviews) | ### Photo Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **PicMonkey** | N/A | N/A | | **Stencil** | N/A | N/A | | **Adobe Photoshop Lightroom** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Photo Management | Feature | PicMonkey | Stencil | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom | |---|---|---|---| | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Unique to PicMonkey (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) **Unique to Stencil (1):** [Photo Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-management) **Unique to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | PicMonkey | Stencil | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 76.2% | 96.0% | 72.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 15.0% | 4.0% | 17.9% | | **Enterprise** | 8.8% | 0% | 9.9% | ### By Industry #### PicMonkey - **Marketing and Advertising:** 11.1% - **Design:** 9.3% - **Graphic Design:** 6.6% - **Photography:** 5.2% - **Retail:** 3.7% - **Education Management:** 3.4% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.9% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.7% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.7% - **Higher Education:** 2.5% - **Other:** 49.9% #### Stencil - **Information Technology and Services:** 24.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 20.0% - **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 8.0% - **Internet:** 8.0% - **Consulting:** 4.0% - **Writing and Editing:** 4.0% - **Retail:** 4.0% - **Religious Institutions:** 4.0% - **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.0% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.0% - **Other:** 16.0% #### Adobe Photoshop Lightroom - **Photography:** 19.1% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.5% - **Design:** 8.0% - **Graphic Design:** 5.8% - **Higher Education:** 3.2% - **Media Production:** 3.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 2.9% - **Computer Software:** 2.5% - **Education Management:** 2.0% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.9% - **Other:** 42.9% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to PicMonkey - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13364 reviews) - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7496 reviews) - [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) - [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 reviews) - [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews) - [BeFunky](https://www.g2.com/products/befunky/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (104 reviews) - [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (482 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews) - [Adobe Photoshop Express](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-express/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (489 reviews) ### Alternatives to Stencil - [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (888 reviews) - [Photos](https://www.g2.com/products/photos/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (806 reviews) - [Adobe Bridge](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-bridge/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (348 reviews) - [Adobe Firefly](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-firefly/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (335 reviews) - [Flickr](https://www.g2.com/products/flickr/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (332 reviews) - [Microsoft Photos](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-photos/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (296 reviews) - [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (281 reviews) - [pCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/pcloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (165 reviews) - [Pickit](https://www.g2.com/products/pickit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (120 reviews) - [ShootProof](https://www.g2.com/products/shootproof/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (92 reviews) ### Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom - [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7496 reviews) - [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1484 reviews) - [Picsart](https://www.g2.com/products/picsart/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (779 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) - [Fotor Photo Editor](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (340 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) - [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) --- ## Top Discussions ### PicMonkey - Title: [Is there a free version of PicMonkey?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-free-version-of-picmonkey) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "yes try free for 7 days" - Title: [What is PicMonkey used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/picmonkey-what-is-picmonkey-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "PicMonkey is used for editing and enhancing photos online without needing to download any software." - Title: [Is PicMonkey free on PC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-picmonkey-free-on-pc) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Yes, they also have a paid version that allows you to utilize more tools." - Title: [Is PicMonkey safe to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-picmonkey-safe-to-use) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "It software easy to use product.it has many features. I like to use it " - Title: [What is PicMonkey used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-picmonkey-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Pic monkey is used for photo editing and designing." ### Stencil No discussions available for this product. ### Adobe Photoshop Lightroom - Title: [Is Photoshop included in Lightroom?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-photoshop-included-in-lightroom) — 7 comments > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [How do you keep it organized?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30584-how-do-you-keep-it-organized) — 5 comments > **Top comment:** "Hi Brittany: If I'm understanding your question, assuming that you are not speaking about files that you edit in Photoshop that are originally in Lightroom...." - Title: [What is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-what-is-adobe-photoshop-lightroom-used-for) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a photo editing software that is used for a variety of purposes, including Importing and organizing photos Editing..." - Title: [What is Adobe Photoshop Lightroom used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-adobe-photoshop-lightroom-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Colour correction & grading " - Title: [How can I correct overexposure in the simplest way.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-correct-overexposure-in-the-simplest-way) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "With the exposure slider in the develop module " --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/picmonkey-vs-stencil-vs-adobe-photoshop-lightroom)