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January 12, 2025
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Photoshop vs LayerLab: The Honest Comparison

We put both editors head-to-head. Price, features, ease of use. Here's what we found.


Photoshop vs LayerLab: The Honest Comparison


Let's be honest. Photoshop is the industry standard. But is it the best choice for everyone?


Price


**Photoshop:** $20.99/month ($240/year)

**LayerLab:** $4.99/month ($60/year)


That's 75% cheaper. Not a typo.


Learning Curve


**Photoshop:** Weeks to months

**LayerLab:** Minutes


Photoshop has 30 years of features. Most people use 5% of them. LayerLab focuses on the 5% you actually need.


Installation


**Photoshop:** Download, install, update regularly

**LayerLab:** Open browser. Done.


AI Features


**Photoshop:** Basic AI tools, complex to use

**LayerLab:** Advanced AI (Gemini), natural language


Tell LayerLab what you want in plain English. It understands.


Layer System


**Photoshop:** Full layer system with blend modes

**LayerLab:** Full layer system with blend modes


Same professional features. Cleaner interface.


Export Options


**Photoshop:** All formats, full control

**LayerLab:** All formats, full control


Both offer professional export quality.


Who Should Use Photoshop?


  • Professional photographers
  • Print designers
  • People who need CMYK
  • Those with 30 years of muscle memory

  • Who Should Use LayerLab?


  • Everyone else
  • People who value their time
  • Budget-conscious creators
  • Teams who need browser-based tools

  • The Verdict


    Photoshop isn't going anywhere. It's excellent at what it does.


    But for 95% of users, LayerLab offers the same results for 75% less money and 90% less complexity.


    Try it. See for yourself.


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