Photopea
Free (Web)
Pros
- Opens .PSD files natively
- Layers, masks, smart objects
- Works in any browser, no install
Cons
- Ad-supported free tier
Yearly savings₹20,100
Best Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop in India (2026)
Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard for image editing, but at ₹1,675/month (₹20,100/year) the Creative Cloud subscription is a significant recurring cost for Indian creators, students, and freelancers. Here are the best budget-friendly alternatives in India that match most professional workflows — and how Saveiy helps you switch without losing track of what you're paying for.
You pay now
₹1,675/mo
₹20,100/year
Top alternative
Photopea
Free (Web)
You could save
20,100
per year by switching
Top Adobe Photoshop alternatives in India
GIMP
Free (Desktop)
Pros
- Open-source, full image editor
- Plugin ecosystem
- Available on Windows, Mac, Linux
Cons
- Steeper learning curve
Yearly savings₹20,100
Affinity Photo 2
₹6,999 one-time
Pros
- One-time purchase, no subscription
- Pro-grade RAW editing
- Pay once, own forever
Cons
- Higher upfront cost
Yearly savings₹19,404
Krita
Free
Pros
- Great for digital painting & illustration
- Made by artists, for artists
Cons
- Less suited for photo retouching
Yearly savings₹20,100
Saveiy · live on android
Track every renewal. Switch when it's smarter.
Saveiy spots subscriptions like this one in your UPI & bank statements and reminds you before they renew — so you can switch or cancel in seconds.
How Saveiy helps you switch & save
01
Detects the subscription
Saveiy scans your UPI, card, and bank activity to flag every active Adobe Photoshop payment automatically.
02
Reminds before renewal
Get a clean nudge days before auto-renewal so you can decide to keep, downgrade, or cancel.
03
Suggests cheaper alternatives
We recommend India-ready alternatives like the ones above, with a one-tap switch guide.
Saveiy · live on android
Track every renewal. Switch when it's smarter.
Saveiy spots subscriptions like this one in your UPI & bank statements and reminds you before they renew — so you can switch or cancel in seconds.