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Adobe Creative Cloud vs Adobe Photoshop comparison

Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe Photoshop are both solutions in the Graphic Design Software category. Adobe Creative Cloud is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0, while Adobe Photoshop is ranked #5 with an average rating of 10.0. Adobe Creative Cloud holds a 3.1% mindshare in GDS, compared to Adobe Photoshop’s 4.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Adobe Creative Cloud users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Adobe Photoshop users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend

Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe Creative Cloud
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Adobe Photoshop
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
5th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Graphic Design Software category, the mindshare of Adobe Creative Cloud is 3.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Adobe Photoshop is 4.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Aleksander Kocev - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable solution that can be used by organizations for graphics and video production
Premier Pro's editing program crashes a lot. Adobe is quick to roll out updates and then fix bugs later on. We are waiting until things are in a better place and a little more stable for us. We're always hesitant to upgrade to the latest version until we have an understanding that everything is quite stable because we have quite a quick workflow as a sports organization. It would be great if Adobe Creative Cloud added more 3D programs.
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Mary Murray - PeerSpot reviewer
Designs photos and logos but user interface needs to be more user-friendly
Every designer has Adobe Photoshop. I use it in graphic design, multimedia, and simulation design.  I have been using the product for 20 years. I am very efficient with it. I can use it to edit the video background and change settings.  The tool helps to do many things, like editing photos and…
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The standardization of our software is based on color levels, shapes, parameters, and more. Adobe sets the market standard, so we rely on Adobe for color Pantone numbers and other specifications."
"The standout feature lies in its ability to consolidate all essential tools for creative professionals into a unified platform."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is having access to the full Adobe Suite and seamlessly moving projects between themselves because it's such a cohesive ecosystem."
"Adobe Photoshop has Zenity VI, which is very helpful in Photoshop. You can do many things without actively going to a tool. It’s just like a command in Photoshop, and it will automatically do a job."
"We use the product in our marketing department to edit fonts, illustrations, and videos."
"The tool helps to do many things, like editing photos and designing logos."
 

Cons

"Adobe Creative Cloud needs to improve the process of sending objects and files from one software to another."
"Premier Pro's editing program crashes a lot."
"It would be beneficial for Adobe to enhance certain tools and capabilities to function entirely online through a web browser."
"The solution needs a little bit of revamp. It has a pretty old interface."
"They have a significant weakness in photo editing, lacking options for node editing, non-linear decompositing, and layer management. This leads to storage issues, requiring a separate disk for scratching. Additionally, there's a lack of seamless integration between software like Illustrator and Photoshop, making collaborative projects challenging. Unlike Autodesk, there's no multi-format support."
"Adobe Photoshop's interface needs to be user-friendly. The menus can be intimidating to a novice user."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is pretty good for a complete cloud suite with many programs."
"The price is appropriate for all enterprises, whether medium or small."
"Adobe Creative Cloud's comprehensive offer of around five to six hundred dollars provides access to the entire suite of forty to fifty software applications."
"Adobe Photoshop is expensive. The licensing costs are monthly."
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Adobe Creative Cloud?
The standardization of our software is based on color levels, shapes, parameters, and more. Adobe sets the market standard, so we rely on Adobe for color Pantone numbers and other specifications.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Adobe Creative Cloud?
The price is appropriate for all enterprises, whether medium or small.
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What needs improvement with Adobe Creative Cloud?
They have a significant weakness in photo editing, lacking options for node editing, non-linear decompositing, and layer management. This leads to storage issues, requiring a separate disk for scra...
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Do you think the incorporation of AI in Photoshop is threatening for creative budders?
Whether using AI in photo editing and design software will compromise creativity is a complex question with no easy answer. There are several factors to consider, including: The specific AI tools...
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What do you like most about Adobe Photoshop?
The tool helps to do many things, like editing photos and designing logos.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Adobe Photoshop?
Adobe Photoshop is expensive. The licensing costs are monthly.
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