Adobe Photoshop vs Affinity Photo 2
Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.
Our pick: Affinity Photo 2 (Trust Score 9.0 vs 7.9)
7.9
Good
Pros
- +Unmatched raster editing capabilities
- +Unmatched industry standard
- +AI Generative Fill is game-changing
- +AI Generative Fill and Expand
- +Universal industry standard
Cons
- −Subscription-only pricing model
- −Subscription only
- −Resource-heavy, requires a powerful computer
- −Bloated with features most won't use
Don't buy if
- ⚠ Photoshop is optimized for raster/pixel work; for vector graphics like logos that need to scale, use Illustrator or a vector tool instead.
- ⚠ Photoshop requires an ongoing Creative Cloud subscription with no option for a permanent license.
9.0
Excellent
Best Value
Pros
- +One-time purchase no subscription
- +Photoshop PSD compatible
- +Professional-grade features
Cons
- −Smaller plugin ecosystem
- −Less AI automation than Photoshop
Don't buy if
- ⚠ While Affinity reads PSD files, complex Photoshop files with advanced features may not convert perfectly.