Pixelmator Pro vs Adobe Photoshop

Comparing the features of Pixelmator Pro to Adobe Photoshop

Feature
Pixelmator Pro
Adobe Photoshop

Capability Features

Adobe Fonts Library
25,000+ fonts
Adobe Stock Assets
200,000+
Apple Silicon Optimization
Automatic Enhancements
Brand Management
Cloud Processing
Collaboration Features
Color Adjustments Layers
Color Changer Tool
Color Management Features
Content Scheduling
3 accounts per social network
Core Image Processing
Design Templates
Dynamic Text Layouts
Edit Colors
Enhanced Selection Tool
Generative AI Features
Generative FillGenerative ExpandGenerative Upscale
Generative Upscale
Guided Online Tutorials
Harmonise Beta
Illustration & Painting Brushes
1,000+ brushes
Image Design Tools
Advanced
Light and Dark Appearance
Magnetic Selection Tool
Metal Graphics Support
Mobile Editing
Optimize for Web
Photo Editing & Compositing
Advanced
Professionally-Designed Templates
200,000+
Quick Selection Tool
RAW Editing Support
Remove Tool
Retina Display Support
Retouch Photos
Selection Shapes
RectangularRoundedRowsColumnsFreehand
Soft Proofing
SwiftUI Animation
Universal App
Versions Feature
Video & Audio Editing
Advanced precision editing

Integration Features

Adobe Express Integration
Adobe Stock Integration
AI Model Integration
Gemini 2.5 Flash ImageFLUX.1 Kontext [pro]Adobe Firefly
Apple Pencil Support
AppleScript Support
Core ML Integration
Creative Cloud App Integration
PhotoshopIllustratorPremiere ProLightroomAcrobat Pro
FaceTime Camera Support
iCloud Drive Integration
Photos Extension
Platforms Supported
DesktopWebMobile
PSD File Support
Shortcuts Integration
Sidecar Support
Universal Control

Limitation Features

2 Seat Minimum for Teams Express
2
Free Online Photoshop Tools (Limited)
No Free Photoshop Web Upload/Edit
Premium Subscription
Substance 3D Apps Not Included

Other Features

Built with Swift
Editors' Choice
Five-Star Ratings
48000
Global Rating
4.8 worldwide
Mac App of the Year

Pricing Features

Adobe Express for Teams Price
£4.16/mo
Adobe Express Price
£0/mo
Creative Cloud Pro First Year Price
£19.99/mo first year, £32.99/mo after
Creative Cloud Pro for Teams Price
£73.33/mo excl. VAT
Creative Cloud Pro Price
£66.49/mo regular, £32.66/mo discounted
Free Photoshop Mobile App
Free Tier
Free Trial
Generative Credits Creative Cloud Pro
4000/mo
Generative Credits Photoshop
25/mo
Generative Credits Teams
500/mo250/mo4000/mo
Photoshop Discounted Price
£9.98/mo
Photoshop for Teams Price
£27.99/mo per license
Photoshop Monthly Price
£21.98/mo
Student Discount
Over 69% off