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Photopea vs Adobe Creative Cloud
Our Verdict
Based on ratings, features, pricing, and capabilities, Adobe Creative Cloud edges ahead in this comparison. Adobe Creative Cloud offers better value and broader platform support.
Feature
Photopea
Adobe Creative Cloud
Rating
No ratings
No ratings
Free Plan
Starting Price
$9/mo
$22.99/mo
Monthly Visits
40.0M
250.0M
API Support
Open Source
AI Capabilities
Mobile App
Desktop App
Browser Extension
Integrations
0 apps
3 apps
Team Size
INDIVIDUAL
ENTERPRISE
Photopea Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free with no account required for basic use
- Opens real PSD files without owning Photoshop
- Remarkably close to Photoshop's core workflow
Cons
- Ad-supported unless you pay to remove ads
- Missing some advanced Photoshop-only features (e.g. some AI tools)
- Performance depends on browser/device for large files
Adobe Creative Cloud Pros & Cons
Pros
- Industry-standard tools across nearly every creative discipline
- Deep interoperability between apps in the suite
- Constant feature investment and updates
Cons
- Subscription cost adds up, especially for the full suite
- Steep learning curve for professional-grade tools
- Cancellation fees on annual plans catch some users off guard
Photopea Key Features
- Native PSD, XD & Sketch file support
- Layers, masks & blend modes
- Familiar Photoshop-style UI
- No install — runs in any browser
- Batch processing scripts
Adobe Creative Cloud Key Features
- Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro & more
- Adobe Fonts & Stock included
- Creative Cloud Libraries for shared assets
- Cloud document sync
- Firefly generative AI tools