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Adobe Photoshop ElementsAcorn
Paid

Sold as a 3-year term license rather than a monthly subscription.

 Paid

One-time purchase with no subscription, after a 14-day free trial.

Windows, macOS macOS
  • Guided edits walk through techniques step by step
  • AI and automated fixes for common flaws
  • No subscription, paid once
  • AI subject selection and Live Text tool built in
  • Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years
  • Fewer tools than full Photoshop
  • macOS only
  • Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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