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Adobe Photoshop vs CorelDRAW Graphics Suite comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Adobe Photoshop
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
2nd
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
6th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Graphic Design Software category, the mindshare of Adobe Photoshop is 4.7%, down from 7.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is 7.4%, up from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Graphic Design Software Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Adobe Photoshop4.7%
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite7.4%
Other87.9%
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Featured Reviews

Ronnie IJsbrandij - PeerSpot reviewer
Photographer Miss International Netherlands at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Professional retouching has transformed pageant portraits and now delivers faster premium results
I think Adobe Photoshop can be improved in that I see sometimes reviews that some people do not like that you can only rent the software. You can never buy it, and in the past, it was possible to buy and you could decide for yourself if you wanted to keep that version for two years or more. Now you always have the latest version, so that is great for me, but I can also imagine that it is a problem for someone else if they want to just buy the software and not rent it forever. Regarding the needed improvements for Adobe Photoshop, I do not miss anything in the performance. I do not miss anything in the functionality. Whenever I use a new functionality, there is always newer functionality added. Adobe Photoshop moves faster than I do. I do not miss anything. I miss only the time to deep dive into all the new features.
Meindert Van Der Galiën - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Software Developer at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Cost-effective, powerful Vector design components, and well-suited for large-scale projects
I have been using the CorelDraw software in a major capacity in the education industry to promote the capabilities and advantages of using the software for small to medium size organizations. In the corporate environments, I have not seen a massive improvement due to the large support from Microsoft for their Adobe Design suite being a far more viable option for large scale organizations and corporations. Corel Draw is a far more convenient option for designers and illustrators due to the lower costs of the software but the support surrounding the software is not as significant as the Microsoft Adobe Design suite.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Adobe Photoshop, especially for professionals or teams that need advanced image editing and design capabilities, remains an industry standard for creative work."
"My workflow is at least 50% faster compared to before, and my images are of outstanding quality."
"The tool helps to do many things, like editing photos and designing logos."
"The Vector design components of the CorelDraw software allow for a broader range of cleaner and aesthetically appealing designs to be implemented."
 

Cons

"Adobe Photoshop's interface needs to be user-friendly. The menus can be intimidating to a novice user."
"Adobe Photoshop can sometimes feel complex at first due to the number of tools and options available."
"My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Adobe Photoshop is that pricing is not very cheap, but also not very expensive."
"Corel Draw is a far more convenient option for designers and illustrators due to the lower costs of the software but the support surrounding the software is not as significant as the Microsoft Adobe Design suite."
"I would like to see a far more comprehensive support site with detailed guides, tutorials, and tips for producing corporate-level designs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Adobe Photoshop is expensive. The licensing costs are monthly."
"The costs surrounding the CorelDraw software are far lower than most of the commercial-level design suites such as the Adobe Master collection."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
University
10%
Government
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Adobe Photoshop?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing of Adobe Photoshop is that pricing is not very cheap, but also not very expensive.
What needs improvement with Adobe Photoshop?
I think Adobe Photoshop can be improved in that I see sometimes reviews that some people do not like that you can only rent the software. You can never buy it, and in the past, it was possible to b...
What is your primary use case for Adobe Photoshop?
My main use case for Adobe Photoshop is working as a photographer for an international pageant and also for its local department. Since no one is perfect, I am always retouching, doing the hair, th...
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