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Best Photoshop Alternatives

Photoshop — Adobe's industry-standard photo editor. Looking for something free, open-source, or just different? The best alternatives are: GIMP, Photopea, Affinity Photo, Krita.

Alternative	Price
GIMP Free, open-source, the classic Photoshop replacement	Free
Photopea Runs in your browser, opens PSD files natively	Free
Affinity Photo One-time purchase, pro-grade editing	Paid
Krita Free, best for digital painting	Free

Frequently asked questions

What is the best free alternative to Photoshop?

GIMP — free, open-source, the classic photoshop replacement.

Is there an open-source alternative to Photoshop?

Yes: GIMP is open-source.

Why look for a Photoshop alternative?

Common reasons: price, privacy, a simpler interface, no account required, or a specific missing feature. The right alternative depends on which of those matters to you.