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The best Adobe Lightroom alternatives

Adobe's photo editing and organizing app with cloud sync across desktop, mobile and web, plus AI masking and removal tools. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Adobe Lightroom (the app you have)Lightroom $11.99/monthEverywhere-
Adobe PhotoshopPricing page served Canadian prices: Photoshop CA$29.99/month or CA$347.88/year prepaidMac, Windows, iPhone, Webyou want AI built in
FaceAppFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
InstaSizeFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
Axiem Photo Editor-FreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
Bazaart AI Photo Editor DesignFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
PeachyFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
SCRLFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
B612 AI Photo&Video EditorFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
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Adobe Photoshop

Pricing page served Canadian prices: Photoshop CA$29.99/month or CA$347.88/year prepaid

Adobe's industry-standard image editor for photo retouching, compositing and design, with Firefly generative AI built in.

Pick it if you want AI built in.

PaidMacWindowsiPhoneWeb
2

FaceApp

Free
FaceApp screenshot from the App Store

AI face editor for smiles, hairstyles, ageing and makeup effects.

Pick it if you want it free.

FreeiPhoneAndroid
3

InstaSize

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
InstaSize screenshot from the App Store

Photo editor with resizing, filters and borders for social posts.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
6

Peachy

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Peachy screenshot from the App Store

Selfie and body retouching editor.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
7

SCRL

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
SCRL screenshot from the App Store

Layout and carousel editor for social media feeds.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid

We matched these apps to Adobe Lightroom by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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