Bench test · AI Design
Photoshop (with Generative Fill) vs Illustrator (Adobe)
Same rack, same rubric, four independent agents. Here's how they measure up — and which we'd pick.
| Photoshop (with Generative Fill) | Illustrator (Adobe) | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score9.3/10 | score9.1/10 |
| agents won | 3 / 4 ▲ | 1 / 4 |
| from | $22/mo | $22/mo |
| free tier | no | no |
| category | AI Design | AI Design |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 8.2 | 8.7 ▲ |
| OpenAI | 9.6 ▲ | 8.9 |
| Gemini | 9.8 ▲ | 9.5 |
| Grok | 9.5 ▲ | 9.2 |
Photoshop (with Generative Fill)
- ✓Saves significant editing time on complex tasks
- ✓Produces natural-looking results with minimal effort
- ✓Familiar interface for existing Photoshop users
- —Requires Adobe subscription (additional cost)
- —AI results can be unpredictable and need refinement
- —Steep learning curve for non-professional users
Generative Fill for intelligent content creationAI-powered object removal and inpaintingSeamless image extension and resizingAdvanced selection and masking toolsIntegration with existing Photoshop workflowReal-time preview of AI-generated results
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
Verdict
Photoshop (with Generative Fill) takes it — 9.3 to 9.1 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Photoshop (with Generative Fill) the edge on 3 of 4 agents. It's close enough that Illustrator (Adobe) is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.