Bench test · AI Design
Illustrator (Adobe) vs Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop beats Illustrator (Adobe) 9.5 to 9.1 on our four-agent test panel, winning 3 of 4 agents head to head. Illustrator (Adobe): from $22/mo. Adobe Photoshop: from $22/mo. Facts last verified October 7, 2026.
| Illustrator (Adobe) | Adobe Photoshop | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score9.1/10 | score9.5/10 |
| agents won | 0 / 4 | 3 / 4 ▲ |
| from | $22/mo | $22/mo |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI Design | AI Design |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 8.7 | 9.2 ▲ |
| OpenAI | 8.9 | 9.6 ▲ |
| Gemini | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Grok | 9.2 | 9.5 ▲ |
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
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
$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.