Affinity Photo vs. Adobe Photoshop

Comparison of Affinity Photo and Adobe Photoshop
Real cost
	Affinity Photo A capable alternative to Photoshop without a subscription. The plugin ecosystem is smaller. Swap this Tool Use Sublime Text instead	Adobe Photoshop The industry standard for photo editing, with the deepest toolset. It is a subscription and takes time to learn. Swap this Tool Use Sublime Text instead
Price	0 €	25 € per month
Payment	Free	Subscription
Trial	No trial	7-day trial
Free Tier	Free to use; optional AI features need a paid Canva plan	No free tier
Open Source	No	No
Features and limits
Main Features	Layers and masks RAW development Non-destructive filters Panorama stitching Photoshop file support	Layers and masks Retouching and healing tools Generative fill Camera Raw Large plugin ecosystem
Limits	Smaller plugin ecosystem	Subscription only Steep learning curve
Compatibility and trust
Supported Operating Systems	WindowsmacOS	WindowsmacOS
Verified on	18 Oct 2026	27 Sep 2026
Where to buy
Vendor	Go to vendor’s site: Affinity Photo (opens in a new tab) Free to use; AI features are paid.	Go to vendor’s site: Adobe Photoshop (opens in a new tab) Subscription. Approximate list price in euros, check the vendor.

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