Updated March 2026 · Independent Analysis
Adobe PhotoshopvsProcreate
Adobe Photoshop starts at $9.99/mo, 23% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo. Both rated 4.6/5 by users.
Adobe Photoshopvs Procreate
★ 4.6/5
Only in Adobe Photoshop
- ✦ Photo Editing
- ✦ Layer-based Design
- ✦ Generative Fill (AI)
From $9.99/mo(cheaper)Part of Creative Cloud (30M+) users · est. 1990
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Procreatevs Adobe Photoshop
★ 4.6/5
Only in Procreate
- ✦ Digital Painting
- ✦ Brushes (400+)
- ✦ Layer Support
From $12.99/mo(pricier)40M+ downloads users · est. 2011
Try Procreate Free →Ratings Breakdown
Adobe Photoshop
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Procreate
4.6/5 avg
G2 Score4.6/5
Capterra Score4.8/5
G2 Rating4.6/5
Quick Stats
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Feature Comparison
Adobe Photoshop uniquely offers Photo Editing, Layer-based Design, Generative Fill (AI). Procreate uniquely offers Digital Painting, Brushes (400+), Layer Support. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Adobe Photoshop
Procreate
Photo Editing
✓
✗
Layer-based Design
✓
✗
Generative Fill (AI)
✓
✗
Generative Expand
✓
✗
Neural Filters
✓
✗
Object Selection
✓
✗
Content-Aware Fill
✓
✗
Camera RAW
✓
✗
Brushes
✓
✗
Masks & Channels
✓
✗
Smart Objects
✓
✗
Actions & Automation
✓
✗
3D
✓
✗
Cloud Documents
✓
✗
iPad Version
✓
✗
Digital Painting
✗
✓
Brushes (400+)
✗
✓
Layer Support
✗
✓
Animation
✗
✓
3D Painting
✗
✓
Color Management
✗
✓
Canvas Size Up to 16K
✗
✓
Apple Pencil Support
✗
✓
Time-lapse Recording
✗
✓
Text & Typography
✗
✓
Clipping Masks
✗
✓
Blend Modes
✗
✓
PSD Support
✗
✓
Reference Companion
✗
✓
Perspective Guides
✗
✓
Symmetry Tools
✗
✓
Custom Brushes
✗
✓
Gesture Controls
✗
✓
Total Features
15
18
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Adobe Photoshop if you need:
- ✓ Photo Editing
- ✓ Layer-based Design
- ✓ Generative Fill (AI)
- ✓ Generative Expand
- ✓ Neural Filters
Choose Procreate if you need:
- ✓ Digital Painting
- ✓ Brushes (400+)
- ✓ Layer Support
- ✓ Animation
- ✓ 3D Painting
Pricing Comparison
Adobe Photoshop starts at $9.99/mo, 23% cheaper than Procreate's $12.99/mo.
Adobe Photoshop Plans
Paid plans only
Photography PlanBest Value
$9.99/mo- • Photoshop + Lightroom
- • 20GB storage
Photoshop
$22.99/mo- • Single app
- • 100GB storage
All Apps
$59.99/mo- • 20+ Creative Cloud apps
Procreate Plans
Paid plans only
Procreate (iPad)Best Value
$12.99/one-time- • No subscription
- • All features
Procreate Dreams
$19.99/one-time- • 2D animation app
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