Compare ACDSee and Photos 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$59.99 - $149.99 MSRP
No pricing available
ACDSee
Star Rating
(274)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$59.99 - $149.99 MSRP
Learn more about ACDSeePhotos
Star Rating
(754)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PhotosSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ACDSee excels in its comprehensive photo management capabilities, particularly with features like the "Face Detection" tool, which helps in organizing and tagging photos efficiently. In contrast, Photos is praised for its seamless integration with Apple devices, making it easier for users to sync and access their images across platforms.
- Reviewers mention that ACDSee's "Batch Processing" feature is a standout, allowing users to edit multiple images simultaneously, which significantly speeds up workflow. On the other hand, users say that Photos offers a more user-friendly interface, making it easier for beginners to navigate and utilize basic editing tools.
- G2 users highlight ACDSee's robust editing features, such as "Non-Destructive Editing," which allows users to make changes without permanently altering the original image. Conversely, users on G2 report that Photos provides a more limited set of editing tools but compensates with its "Smart Albums" feature that automatically organizes photos based on criteria like date and location.
- Reviewers mention that ACDSee's "Digital Asset Management" capabilities are superior, particularly for small businesses needing to manage large volumes of images. In contrast, users report that Photos is more suited for casual users who prioritize simplicity and ease of use over extensive management features.
- Users say that ACDSee's customer support is rated lower, with a score of 8.3, indicating some room for improvement, while Photos has a higher support rating of 8.7, suggesting a more responsive and helpful support team according to user feedback.
- Reviewers mention that ACDSee has a higher entry-level price range ($59.99 - $149.99 MSRP), which may be a consideration for budget-conscious users, while Photos is often included with Apple devices, making it a more cost-effective option for existing Apple users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ACDSee
ACDSee Photo Studio Standard, Professional, and Ultimate
$59.99 - $149.99 MSRP
Photos
No pricing availableFree Trial
ACDSee
Free Trial is available
Photos
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
235
8.9
534
Ease of Use
8.6
237
9.1
539
Ease of Setup
9.3
49
9.0
71
Ease of Admin
8.8
42
8.9
51
Quality of Support
8.3
174
8.7
407
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
37
8.5
49
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
232
8.3
505
Features by Category
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ACDSee and Photos are categorized as Photo Editing and Photo Management
Unique Categories
ACDSee has no unique categories
Photos has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ACDSee
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Photos
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Photography
6.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.3%
Design
5.1%
Higher Education
4.7%
Information Technology and Services
3.6%
Other
73.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
ACDSee
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Recent version is so slow. I am finding this the slowest version yet.
Photos
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Design
Easy to navigate interface and ability to download photos and delete from devices. I love that it shows photos in a timeline of when the photo was taken and also according to the upload date.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Graphic Design
The program loads very slow and to me does not have any editing capabilites that are important to me
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...
Verified User in Design
Easy to navigate interface and ability to download photos and delete from devices. I love that it shows photos in a timeline of when the photo was taken and also according to the upload date.
Matthew G.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
Recent version is so slow. I am finding this the slowest version yet.
Verified User in Graphic Design
The program loads very slow and to me does not have any editing capabilites that are important to me
Alternatives
Discussions
How do you handle crashes when database grows big in size?
2 comments
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
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
Do you guys prefer Photos or Google Photos?
2 comments
CM
Photos. I prefer Apple over Google for the most part. Read more
How to get it all in one place?
1 comment
IT
I am unable to translate the phrase "Consider Google Photos" as it is an imperative verb. Please provide another text for translation.Read more
How should I best categorize my photos so that they are easily accessible?
1 comment
KM
I categorize mine in albums based on year, specific events or calendar months, and locations and sub categories such as people, places, and things. That way...Read more
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