Best Adobe Photoshop Alternatives
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The top-ranked Adobe Photoshop alternative is GIMP (Open Source). The best free option is Krita (open source).
Photoshop is still the standard, but it is subscription-only, and the alternatives look very different in 2026. Canva merged Affinity Photo, Designer and Publisher into one free app for Windows and Mac, and added an iPad version in November 2026. Apple now owns Pixelmator Pro and includes it in its Creator Studio subscription. GIMP 3.2 arrived in March 2026 with non-destructive and vector layers.
1Free, open-source editor; version 3.2 (2026) adds non-destructive, vector and link layers.
2Free all-in-one photo, vector and layout app from Canva; AI features need Canva Pro.
3Photopea
FreemiumFree browser-based editor that opens and edits Photoshop files.
Free, open-source painting and image editing tool for artists.
Pixelmator Pro
PaidApple-owned image editor for Mac; one-time purchase, or included in Apple Creator Studio.
Free Windows image editor with layers, effects, and plugins.
darktable
Open SourceFree, open-source photography workflow and raw developer.
Luminar
PaidAI-powered photo editor for creative edits and enhancements.
Corel PaintShop Pro
PaidFeature-rich photo editing software with a one-time purchase.
Drag-and-drop design and photo editing tool with templates.
PhotoScape X
FreemiumFree photo editor with collage, batch editing, and filters.
Online photo editor and design tool with filters and AI features.
Adobe Photoshop alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
GIMP is ranked first on this list (Open Source). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are GIMP, Krita and Paint.NET.
Which Adobe Photoshop alternatives work on Mac?
GIMP, Affinity (by Canva), Krita and Pixelmator Pro run on macOS.
Which Adobe Photoshop alternatives work on Linux?
GIMP, Krita and darktable run on Linux.
Are there Adobe Photoshop alternatives for Android?
Yes: Canva and Fotor have Android apps.
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