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At a Glance
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Star Rating
(13,055)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Star Rating
(409)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $7.99 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Adobe Photoshop excels in advanced editing capabilities, particularly with features like the Content-Aware Fill and advanced layer management, which are essential for professional graphic designers.
  • Users report that PicMonkey shines in ease of use, especially for beginners, with its intuitive drag-and-drop interface and pre-designed templates that make photo editing accessible without a steep learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that Adobe Photoshop has a steeper learning curve, which can be daunting for new users, while PicMonkey's user-friendly design allows for quicker onboarding and immediate results.
  • G2 users highlight that Adobe Photoshop's generative AI features, such as AI Text-to-Image, provide powerful tools for creative professionals, although they note that the AI Text-to-3D feature is less robust compared to other software.
  • Users on G2 appreciate PicMonkey's affordability, starting at $7.99, making it a budget-friendly option for small businesses, while Adobe Photoshop's pricing can be a barrier for some users despite its extensive capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that while both products offer quality support, Adobe Photoshop's support is often seen as more comprehensive, with a larger community and more resources available for troubleshooting and learning.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop
No pricing available
PicMonkey
PicMonkey Basic Monthly or Annual
Starting at $7.99
Per Month
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Free Trial
Adobe Photoshop
No trial information available
PicMonkey
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
11,547
8.7
344
Ease of Use
7.8
11,585
9.2
344
Ease of Setup
8.5
1,595
9.2
33
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,408
9.3
29
Quality of Support
8.3
9,532
8.6
258
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,341
9.1
27
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
11,399
8.0
335
Features by Category
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Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Adobe Photoshop and PicMonkey are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop has no unique categories
PicMonkey
PicMonkey has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.5%
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Design
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.0%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
65.1%
PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Marketing and Advertising
11.1%
Design
9.1%
Graphic Design
6.8%
Photography
4.8%
Retail
3.8%
Other
64.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
JJ
Jon J.
Verified User in Computer Software

Photoshop is THE image editing software of our generation. There are several image editing programs out there today, but as many will tell you, photoshop is the way to go. Photoshop isn't just for editing photos, it is extremely versatile and meets the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

The only dislike I have is the steep learning curve. I am pretty tech savvy, but learning Photoshop is still a bit of a struggle for me. I'm still getting used to the various options and layers, etc. I would love to learn more when I have the time.

PicMonkey
PicMonkey
Most Helpful Favorable Review
RE
Rebeca E.
Verified User in Graphic Design

The best thing about Picmonkey is its awesome and beautiful templates. I enjoy creating personalized designs on my own. Nevertheless, every now and again my creativity simply runs out. Is during these moments that Picmonkey comes in handy: I love its...

Most Helpful Critical Review
HF
Heather F.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care

You have to pay for a subscription before you can export or share any of your work. You have to pay in order to truly use the product.

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Adobe Photoshop
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PicMonkey
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Discussions
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Discussions
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
RP
I agree very much. While employed the $55 USD a month was no big deal, but now retired it is more of a challenge. I am a big fan of Adobe having been a...Read more
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
SP
In my experience you get what you pay for and it is a first class quality product.Read more
Why high price for software?
6 comments
AG
Professional versions of *anything* are always more expensive than consumer-grade options; usually much more. This is true of electricians' screwdrivers,...Read more
PicMonkey
PicMonkey Discussions
Please let us save the picture in specific folder (different on the picmonkey one
1 comment
SG
click the download instead link below export. this will allow you to select a folder.Read more
Is PicMonkey safe to use?
1 comment
MA
It software easy to use product.it has many features. I like to use it Read more
Is there a free version of PicMonkey?
1 comment
SG
yes try free for 7 daysRead more