Bench test · AI Design
Adobe Photoshop vs Illustrator (Adobe)
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Adobe Photoshop | Illustrator (Adobe) | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score9.5/10 | score9.1/10 |
| agents won | 3 / 4 ▲ | 0 / 4 |
| from | $22/mo | $22/mo |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI Design | AI Design |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 9.2 ▲ | 8.7 |
| OpenAI | 9.6 ▲ | 8.9 |
| Gemini | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Grok | 9.5 ▲ | 9.2 |
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
Illustrator (Adobe)
- ✓Industry-standard with extensive learning resources
- ✓Powerful AI features reduce manual design work
- ✓Seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud apps
- —Steep learning curve for beginners
- —Subscription-based pricing model
- —Resource-intensive software requiring capable hardware
AI-powered object selection and auto-tracingVector shape creation and manipulationTypography and text formatting toolsColor harmony and gradient generationArtboard management for multiple designsExport to multiple file formats
$22/mo
Try Adobe Photoshop ▸Verdict
Adobe Photoshop takes it — 9.5 to 9.1.
The panel gave Adobe Photoshop the edge on 3 of 4 agents.