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At a Glance
ACDSee
ACDSee
Star Rating
(274)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$59.99 - $149.99 MSRP
Learn more about ACDSee
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Star Rating
(829)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (76.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that ACDSee offers a more intuitive interface for beginners, making it easier to navigate and manage photo libraries compared to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic, which some users find overwhelming at first.
  • Reviewers mention that ACDSee's "Face Detection" feature is particularly praised for its accuracy and speed, while users on G2 highlight that Lightroom's "Facial Recognition" can be slower and less reliable in certain scenarios.
  • G2 users appreciate ACDSee's "Batch Processing" capabilities, stating that it allows for quick edits across multiple images, whereas users report that Lightroom's batch editing can be less straightforward and requires more steps.
  • Reviewers say that ACDSee's "Digital Asset Management" tools are robust, allowing for easy organization and tagging of photos, while users mention that Lightroom's organizational features, while powerful, can be cumbersome for those with large libraries.
  • Users on G2 highlight that ACDSee's "Non-Destructive Editing" is user-friendly and efficient, while reviewers mention that Lightroom's non-destructive workflow, although powerful, can be confusing for new users due to its complex interface.
  • Reviewers mention that ACDSee's pricing structure is more appealing for small businesses, offering a one-time purchase option, while users report that Lightroom's subscription model can be a deterrent for those looking for a more budget-friendly solution.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ACDSee
ACDSee Photo Studio Standard, Professional, and Ultimate
$59.99 - $149.99 MSRP
Learn more about ACDSee
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
No pricing available
Free Trial
ACDSee
Free Trial is available
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
235
9.2
650
Ease of Use
8.6
237
8.7
660
Ease of Setup
9.3
49
8.7
76
Ease of Admin
8.8
42
8.8
54
Quality of Support
8.3
174
8.5
523
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
37
9.0
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
232
8.4
629
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
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Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ACDSee
ACDSee
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
ACDSee and Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic are categorized as Photo Editing and Photo Management
Unique Categories
ACDSee
ACDSee has no unique categories
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ACDSee
ACDSee
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.1%
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
76.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
8.1%
Reviewers' Industry
ACDSee
ACDSee
Photography
27.4%
Computer Software
4.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.7%
Marketing and Advertising
3.0%
Other
57.4%
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Photography
24.2%
Marketing and Advertising
9.4%
Design
7.2%
Graphic Design
4.6%
Media Production
4.2%
Other
50.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
ACDSee
ACDSee
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SW
Scott W.
Verified User in Photography

I take thousands of photographs a year and I have found that ACDsee is not only the easiest photo editing software to use, but in many instances outweighs Adobe Photoshop in my opinion. I have Photoshop but still use ACDsee and recommend it to all my...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Matthew G.
MG
Matthew G.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning

Recent version is so slow. I am finding this the slowest version yet.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Most Helpful Favorable Review
NANDAKISHOR  R.
NR
NANDAKISHOR R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

The main thing that I like about Lightroom is developing our photos to the next level. The color grading system in the lightroom is excellent. We can adjust the tone curves of the images great. We can change the hue, saturation, and luminance to give a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Photography

Lightroom can be a little overwhelming to new photo editors. It gets confusing when you get into the nitty gritty details and adjustments which makes it intimidating to use.

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Discussions
ACDSee
ACDSee Discussions
How do you handle crashes when database grows big in size?
2 comments
Randy D.
RD
When mine gets buggy I delete my database then the database gets rebuilt as you access different folders This might be a problem for some folks that use a...Read more
I don't think ACDSee allows a change to the 'canvas size' as is found in Photoshop?
2 comments
AW
Photo Studio 2020. Canvas size can be changed shown in last weeks webinarRead more
How can I avoid mixing the old rated pictures with the new ones?
2 comments
Alexandro L.
AL
Hi! What do you mean with old and new? Do you mean pics that you rated some days ago that you want to filter now? If so, with the new version you can create...Read more
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic Discussions
Does Lightroom Classic include Photoshop?
3 comments
Georgi S.
GS
No. But it is good to have both of them.Read more
Is there a shortcut to edit a picture in Photoshop from Lightroom?
2 comments
CK
Yes. On a mac, use Command-E (or navigate to Photo/Edit In/Edit in Adobe Photoshop)Read more
Why does Lightroom take up so much space and how do I save a catalog on my hard drive and not my mac
2 comments
Jerry R.
JR
Locate the folder that contains the catalog and preview files. In Lightroom Classic, choose Edit > Catalog Settings (Windows) or Lightroom Classic > Catalog...Read more