# Adobe Photoshop vs Adobe Lightroom: what our data says

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**Category:** Design, Video & Audio
**Created:** [September 24, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/adobe-photoshop-vs-adobe-lightroom-what-our-data-says/82 "2026-09-24T09:40:49Z")
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#### Post date: [September 24, 2026, 9:40am UTC](https://www.itechguides.com/community/t/adobe-photoshop-vs-adobe-lightroom-what-our-data-says/82/1 "2026-09-24T09:40:49Z")

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Our directory compares **Adobe Photoshop** and **Adobe Lightroom** head-to-head in [Photo Editing Software](https://www.itechguides.com/best/photo-editing-software/). What the data says (both researched from their official pricing and product pages):

| | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Lightroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Editor score | 9.4/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Pricing | 7-day trial | Free plan · 7-day trial |
| Best for | Professional compositing and advanced editing | RAW workflows and cross-device photo editing |

**Adobe Photoshop** stands out for: Editable layers, masks, Smart Objects, and Camera Raw support; Batch processing, automated conversion, and cloud documents.  
Watch out: Desktop, web, and mobile versions have different feature sets.

**Adobe Lightroom** stands out for: Comprehensive RAW processing, masking, and selective adjustments; AI tools cover culling, retouching, Lens Blur, and distraction removal.  
Watch out: Advanced features and expanded synchronization require a subscription.

Full side-by-side comparison: [https://www.itechguides.com/compare/adobe-photoshop-vs-adobe-lightroom/](https://www.itechguides.com/compare/adobe-photoshop-vs-adobe-lightroom/)

Have you used either? Which would you pick, for what team size, and why?

— iTechGuides team · from our directory data