getapp-logo

App comparison

Add up to 4 apps below to see how they compare. You can also use the "Compare" buttons while browsing.

GetApp offers objective, independent research and verified user reviews. We may earn a referral fee when you visit a vendor through our links. 

Fotor vs Adobe Photoshop Elements Comparison (2026)

Add to Compare

Compare similar apps

Adobe Photoshop logo

Adobe Photoshop

4.8

Canva logo

Canva

4.7

Adobe Creative Cloud logo

Adobe Creative Cloud

4.7

Good recommendations?

Fotor logo

Fotor

Adobe Photoshop Elements logo

Adobe Photoshop Elements

Overview

Fotor is a design tool used for photo editing, and to create cards, invitations and fliers by non-professionals and designers alike. Fotor comes with design multiple templates all of which can be customized and tweaked to the needs of a particular project.

From simple tweaks to advanced artistic options & adjustments, it’s never been easier to create photos you’ll love to share. Add motion to your photos with Adobe Sensei AI*. You’ll find all your photo essentials in this easy picture editor.

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

8.99

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

69.99

One-time payment

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.5

1K

5

4

3

2

1

738

270

52

10

26

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
74%
would recommend this app

4.6

159

5

4

3

2

1

98

58

3

0

0

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
73%
would recommend this app

Pros

“Its automated AI enhancement modules allow correcting exposure, smoothing details, or applying stylized filters in a single click without requiring advanced post-processing skills.”
RG

Romain G.

Freelance Photographer

“I use Fotor primarily on my smartphone or as a light web version when I need to quickly edit studio ambiance photos for immediate posting.”
RG

Romain G.

Freelance Photographer

“I create images with AI, to create both serious article and satirical ones, and Fotor perfectly reads the tone of my prompt and delivers what I need.”
lx

lorena x.

content creator

Pros

“My current idea is that this software is the perfect choice for hobbyists and starters in the Graphic Design Industry.”
Verified reviewer profile picture

Bruno M.

Marketing Executive

“It allows you the functionality of full Photoshop without the recurring cost associated with the Adobe Suite.”
JG

James G.

Associate Pastor

“In fact, it can be more cost-effective for people who don't need a lot of updates.”
Verified reviewer profile picture

Bruno M.

Marketing Executive

Cons

“What made the experience even worse was that instead of showing any flexibility or goodwill, they tried to negotiate a partial refund and suggested I should pay for part of the year despite not planning to use the service whatsoever.”
EM

Eric M.

Director of Creativity

“I chose a rating of 4 stars, rather than 3, as the PROS outweighed the CONS, but I definitely feel this app is BEST FOR VIDEO CREATION (in which I do not feel ready to learn quite yet... and the credits needed would take time to save up without a real subscription), while it has definitely caused me some frustration in generating IMAGES. Since I haven't yet had the chance or funds to try the Video Generation Features yet, I can only speak of IMAGE GENERATION!)”
Verified reviewer profile picture

Caitlin S.

Co-Owner, Co-Head Competitive Cheerleading Coach, Head Tumbling Instructor

“Some adjustments lack finesse, and the advanced options are a bit too basic for professional-level work.”
SF

Sara F.

Graphic Designer

Cons

“For example, it doesn't include advanced retouching, compositing, and precision editing features.”
Verified reviewer profile picture

Bruno M.

Marketing Executive

“Lastly, it doesn't have a lot of AI and automation features.”
Verified reviewer profile picture

Bruno M.

Marketing Executive

“Some features are a little less intuitive that the full none lite version of photoshop.”
MF

Mark F.

Planner

  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review2 months ago
  • Vendor responds to reviews
  • Last review3 months ago

Key features

  • Total features34
  • Animations & Transitions
  • Batch Processing
  • Content Import/Export
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Content Sharing
  • Custom Fonts
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • Drag & Drop Editor
  • File Conversion
  • File Management
  • File Sharing
  • File Storage
  • Image Editing
  • Image Library
  • Image Protection
  • Media Management
  • Mobile App
  • Multi-Language
  • Multiple Output Formats
  • Pattern, Color & Art Storage
  • Photos/Images
  • Pre-built Templates
  • Presentation Tools
  • Preview Functionality
  • Project Management
  • Real Time Editing
  • Search/Filter
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social Sharing
  • Text Editing
  • User Management
  • Watermarking
  • Total features23
  • Animations & Transitions
  • Batch Processing
  • Content Import/Export
  • Content Library
  • Content Management
  • Content Sharing
  • Custom Fonts
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Visualization
  • Design Management
  • Design Templates
  • Drag & Drop
  • Drag & Drop Editor
  • File Conversion
  • File Management
  • File Sharing
  • File Storage
  • Image Editing
  • Image Library
  • Image Protection
  • Media Management
  • Mobile App
  • Multi-Language
  • Multiple Output Formats
  • Pattern, Color & Art Storage
  • Photos/Images
  • Pre-built Templates
  • Presentation Tools
  • Preview Functionality
  • Project Management
  • Real Time Editing
  • Search/Filter
  • Social Media Integration
  • Social Sharing
  • Text Editing
  • User Management
  • Watermarking

Integrations

  • Total integrations1
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Total integrations1
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop