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Sly vs Adobe Photoshop Express: catalog facts
Sly	Adobe Photoshop Express
Free Free and open source with no ads or subscriptions; donations welcome.	Freemium Free app with optional premium features.
macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Easy to use without editing experience Photos are processed locally and never uploaded	Automatic cutouts and quick one-touch fixes Selective looks for foreground or background
No Windows version yet Basic adjustments rather than a full editing suite	Advanced edits need premium features Mobile only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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