Top 10 Photoshop Elements Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Photoshop Elements Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

GIMP
By GIMP
(1,446)4.3 out of 5
GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems. It is free software, you can change its source code and distribute your changes.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, GIMP is:
Easier to do business with
Better at meeting requirements
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#2

Pixlr
By Pixlr
(731)4.4 out of 5
3D design, engineering, and entertainment software and services.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, Pixlr is:
Easier to do business with
More usable
Easier to set up
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#3

ACDSee
By ACD Systems
(274)4.4 out of 5
ACDSee is recognized the world over as a leader in image editing, management and technical illustration software.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, ACDSee is:
Slower to reach roi
Easier to set up
Better at meeting requirements
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#4

CorelDRAW
By Corel Corporation
(525)4.3 out of 5
Versatile drawing and tracing tools. Professional photo editing and Easy website design.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, CorelDRAW is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Easier to do business with
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#5

Affinity Photo
By Serif
(214)4.5 out of 5
Affinity is the next-generation imaging and design suite for creative professionals, built exclusively for Mac.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, Affinity Photo is:
Better at meeting requirements
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
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#6

Paintshop Pro
By Corel Corporation
(203)4.1 out of 5
Faster, more flexible image-editing software, featuring new creative tools, more precise editing and easy quick fixes for your best photos and designs.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, Paintshop Pro is:
Slower to reach roi
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#7

Luminar Neo
By Skylum
(97)4.4 out of 5
Luminar Neo platform provides greater flexibility to meet all your creative needs. It has all the required tools to unlock creative freedom and handle any sort of photo editing job.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, Luminar Neo is:
Easier to do business with
Better at support
Easier to set up
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#8

Capture One Pro
By Phase One
(71)4.5 out of 5
Capture One is a commercial-grade image editing and management tool from Phase One.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, Capture One Pro is:
Easier to set up
More expensive
Better at meeting requirements
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#9

PhotoDirector
By CyberLink
(45)4.3 out of 5
CyberLink’s PhotoDirector is an all-encompassing photo editing software that harnesses the power of AI to make editing easier for users of all skill levels. With cutting-edge AI tools, you can transform ordinary shots into concept art, professional profile images, and sleek product photos almost instantaneously. The software offers one-click photo enhancements to improve image quality, remove distractions, and alter backgrounds seamlessly. This software sets a new standard for photo retouching with the flexibility to conduct detailed and customizable portrait enhancements. Effortlessly erase unwanted objects or people from your photos and utilize layer editing to craft complex designs for various media. CyberLink PhotoDirector positions itself as your creative partner, turning imagination into reality with generative AI, ensuring that every design is not just great, but truly extraordinary.
Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, PhotoDirector is:
Easier to set up
More usable
Better at meeting requirements
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#10

Corel AfterShot Pro
By Corel Corporation
(45)4.1 out of 5
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Categories in common with Photoshop Elements:
• Photo Editing
Reviewers say compared to Photoshop Elements, Corel AfterShot Pro is:
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
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