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Affinity Photo 2Adobe Photoshop Elements
Paid

One-time purchase; version 2 is legacy, with active development now in the unified…

 Paid

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

Windows, macOS Windows, macOS
  • Full-featured photo editor with a one-time purchase model
  • Strong RAW and layer-based editing tools
  • Guided edits walk through techniques step by step
  • AI and automated fixes for common flaws
  • Version 2 is legacy; new features now go into the unified Affinity app instead
  • Requires an existing v2 license to use these installers
  • Paid, and the license is time-limited to three years
  • Fewer tools than full Photoshop
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Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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