# Adobe Photoshop alternatives

Compare 4 editor-reviewed alternatives to Adobe Photoshop by price, platform, and the workflow each one fits.

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- Category: [Design & prototyping](https://softbests.com/category/design-prototyping)
- Pricing: Paid
- Platforms: macOS, Windows, iOS

## All alternatives

- [Compositor](https://softbests.com/software/compositor): Designers who want layers, masks, and adjustment tools on the Mac without an Adobe subscription. (Open source; macOS)
- [Photopea](https://softbests.com/software/photopea): People who need Photoshop-style editing on a locked-down or borrowed machine. (Freemium; Web)
- [GIMP](https://softbests.com/software/gimp): Designers and photographers who need layers, masks, and filters without a subscription. (Open source; macOS, Windows, Linux)
- [Krita](https://softbests.com/software/krita): Digital painters who want a full brush engine without a subscription. (Open source; macOS, Windows, Linux)

## How to choose

- Start with the platform you actually use. A native Mac editor and a browser IDE solve different problems.
- Match the workflow, not the feature list. If agents write most of your code, pick the tool whose agent loop you can supervise.
- Check the real price after the trial. One-time licenses and subscription tiers age very differently.

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