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At a Glance
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Star Rating
(13,099)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector
Star Rating
(45)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PhotoDirector
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Adobe Photoshop excels in advanced editing capabilities, particularly with features like the "Content-Aware Fill" and "Smart Selection," which allow for precise adjustments and complex edits that are often highlighted in user reviews.
  • Reviewers mention that PhotoDirector offers a more user-friendly interface, making it easier for beginners to navigate and utilize features like "AI Style Transfer" and "Sky Replacement," which are praised for their simplicity and effectiveness.
  • G2 users indicate that Adobe Photoshop has a steeper learning curve, with an ease of use score of 7.8, while PhotoDirector scores higher at 8.9, suggesting that users find it more accessible for everyday tasks.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Adobe Photoshop's generative AI features, such as "AI Text-to-Image," receive a solid score of 8.0, but PhotoDirector's AI capabilities, particularly in "AI Text-to-3D," are noted to be less robust, scoring only 7.2.
  • Reviewers say that Adobe Photoshop's support quality, rated at 8.3, is slightly lower than PhotoDirector's 8.7, indicating that users may find more responsive and helpful support with PhotoDirector when encountering issues.
  • Users report that while both products are strong contenders, Adobe Photoshop is often seen as the industry standard for professional work, whereas PhotoDirector is favored for its affordability and ease of use among small businesses.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop
No pricing available
PhotoDirector
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Photoshop
No trial information available
PhotoDirector
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
11,589
8.9
41
Ease of Use
7.8
11,629
8.9
41
Ease of Setup
8.5
1,639
9.3
7
Ease of Admin
8.5
1,417
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
9,569
8.7
36
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
1,349
8.1
6
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
11,440
8.0
40
Features by Category
7.6
150
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.9
150
Not enough data
7.0
149
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Photo Editing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector
Adobe Photoshop and PhotoDirector are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop has no unique categories
PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
23.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
13.5%
PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
77.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Design
9.9%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Graphic Design
7.0%
Photography
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Other
65.0%
PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector
Design
9.1%
Computer Software
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.8%
Automotive
6.8%
Writing and Editing
4.5%
Other
63.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jon J.
JJ
Jon J.
Verified User in Computer Software

Photoshop is THE image editing software of our generation. There are several image editing programs out there today, but as many will tell you, photoshop is the way to go. Photoshop isn't just for editing photos, it is extremely versatile and meets the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Paige P.
PP
Paige P.
Verified User in Internet

Cost prevents me from using it in personal prjects

PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Media Production

I use the "deblur" effect on different jobs where I will get in a digital photo to fix, or if I scan a picture, slide or negative, that was shot slightly out of focus. I was able to take a 73-year-old photo that was slightly out of focus and make it look...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Internet

Very basic and limited capabilities for a photo editing software.

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Discussions
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop Discussions
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
Robert P.
RP
I agree very much. While employed the $55 USD a month was no big deal, but now retired it is more of a challenge. I am a big fan of Adobe having been a...Read more
It has a high cost for licenses.
7 comments
Simon P.
SP
In my experience you get what you pay for and it is a first class quality product.Read more
Why high price for software?
6 comments
Alan G.
AG
Professional versions of *anything* are always more expensive than consumer-grade options; usually much more. This is true of electricians' screwdrivers,...Read more
PhotoDirector
PhotoDirector Discussions
What is the best free photo enhancing software?
2 comments
AF
photo goddessRead more
What are the features of photo editing software?
1 comment
Shamas P.
SP
This is a beautiful app you can use this app completely Read more
Is CyberLink PhotoDirector free?
1 comment
Mehar A.
MA
yes! you can use freely PhotoDirector. it is amazing and easy to use software. Read more