Bench test · AI Design
Adobe Photoshop vs Figma
Adobe Photoshop beats Figma 9.4 to 9.1 on our four-agent test panel, winning 3 of 4 agents head to head. Adobe Photoshop: from $22/mo. Figma: free tier; paid from $12/mo. Facts last verified November 1, 2026.
| Adobe Photoshop | Figma | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score9.4/10 | score9.1/10 |
| agents won | 3 / 4 ▲ | 1 / 4 |
| from | $22/mo | $12/mo ▲ |
| free tier | no | yes ▲ |
| category | AI Design | AI Design |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 8.7 | 9.2 ▲ |
| OpenAI | 9.6 ▲ | 8.9 |
| Gemini | 9.8 ▲ | 9.5 |
| Grok | 9.5 ▲ | 8.7 |
Adobe Photoshop
- ✓Dramatically reduces editing time with AI automation
- ✓Professional-grade results accessible to intermediate users
- ✓Seamless integration with existing Photoshop workflow
- —Expensive subscription model ($20.99+/month)
- —Steep learning curve for beginners
- —Requires significant system resources
Generative fill using AI to add or remove contentNeural filters for intelligent image enhancementSmart object selection with AI detectionContent-aware removal and restorationAI-powered sky and subject replacementAutomatic layer creation and masking
Figma
- ✓Browser-based, no installation required
- ✓Seamless team collaboration and commenting
- ✓Strong prototyping capabilities
- —Performance lags with very large files
- —Steeper learning curve for beginners
- —Subscription costs for advanced features
Real-time collaborative editingInteractive prototyping and animationsDesign systems and component librariesDeveloper handoff with code inspectionMulti-file version historyPlugins and integrations ecosystem
$22/mo
Try Adobe Photoshop ▸$12/mo · free tier
Try Figma ▸Verdict
Adobe Photoshop takes it — 9.4 to 9.1 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Adobe Photoshop the edge on 3 of 4 agents. That said, Figma has a free tier if budget is the deciding factor.