Photoroom
AI
AI photo editing and background removal
AI background removal and product photo editor replacing Photoshop for quick e-commerce image edits.
One-click background removal
Generative backgrounds
Batch product shots
Freemium · from $0
Adobe Photoshop
Classic
Industry-standard raster image editor
4.6
Paid · from $22.99/mo
Best for Professional retouchersOverview
Adobe Photoshop is the long-standing professional standard for photo editing and compositing, with a steep learning curve and a subscription price.
Key features
- Layer-based editing
- Retouching
- Compositing
Adobe Photoshop replaces
AI alternatives to Adobe Photoshop
Affinity Photo
Classic
Professional photo editing without a subscription
One-time-purchase raster editor with layers, RAW processing, and retouching tools comparable to Photoshop.
RAW editor built-in
Layers & masks
Live filters
Paid · from $69.99 one-time
Canva
Classic
Template-first graphic design
Browser-based editor with AI photo tools that covers most casual photo editing needs Photoshop users have.
Templates
Brand kit
Collaboration
Freemium · from $0
Pixlr
AI
AI-powered online photo editor
Browser-based AI photo editor offering Photoshop-like tools for free or low-cost casual use.
AI background remover
Layer-based editing
Generative AI tools
Freemium · from $4.90/mo
Luminar Neo
AI
AI photo editing and enhancement software
AI-driven photo editor focused on automated enhancement, sky replacement and portrait retouching as a lighter Photoshop alternative.
AI sky replacement
Portrait relighting
Layer support
Paid · from $9.99/mo
GIMP
Classic
Free and open-source image editor
Free open-source raster editor providing core Photoshop functionality at no cost.
Layers & masks
Scripting/plugins
Custom brushes
Free · from Free