For the longest time, Adobe’s software dominated the creative space. And it still kind of does – few options come close in terms of power and industry adoption. But many users, including myself, have become frustrated with the high subscription fees (and the sneaky cancellation terms). I’ve tried dozens of free graphics alternatives at this point; a select few come close and even surpass Adobe’s offerings in some areas. But, if we’re being real, paid apps usually win on polish, stability, and long-term development support. That’s why Affinity Photo used to be a top Photoshop competitor.
