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Adobe Photoshop vs CorelDRAW Graphics Suite comparison

Adobe and CorelDRAW are both solutions in the Graphic Design Software category. Adobe is ranked #5 with an average rating of 10.0, while CorelDRAW is ranked #6. Adobe holds a 4.6% mindshare in GDS, compared to CorelDRAW’s 7.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Adobe users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of CorelDRAW users who would recommend it.
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Categories and Ranking

Adobe Photoshop
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
5th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite
Ranking in Graphic Design Software
6th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Graphic Design Software category, the mindshare of Adobe Photoshop is 4.6%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is 7.1%, down from 8.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Mary Murray - PeerSpot reviewer
Designs photos and logos but user interface needs to be more user-friendly
Every designer has Adobe Photoshop. I use it in graphic design, multimedia, and simulation design.  I have been using the product for 20 years. I am very efficient with it. I can use it to edit the video background and change settings.  The tool helps to do many things, like editing photos and…
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Meindert Van Der Galiën - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effective, powerful Vector design components, and well-suited for large-scale projects
I have been using the CorelDraw software in a major capacity in the education industry to promote the capabilities and advantages of using the software for small to medium size organizations. In the corporate environments, I have not seen a massive improvement due to the large support from Microsoft for their Adobe Design suite being a far more viable option for large scale organizations and corporations. Corel Draw is a far more convenient option for designers and illustrators due to the lower costs of the software but the support surrounding the software is not as significant as the Microsoft Adobe Design suite.
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The tool helps to do many things, like editing photos and designing logos."
"The Vector design components of the CorelDraw software allow for a broader range of cleaner and aesthetically appealing designs to be implemented."
 

Cons

"Adobe Photoshop's interface needs to be user-friendly. The menus can be intimidating to a novice user."
"I would like to see a far more comprehensive support site with detailed guides, tutorials, and tips for producing corporate-level designs."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Adobe Photoshop is expensive. The licensing costs are monthly."
"The costs surrounding the CorelDraw software are far lower than most of the commercial-level design suites such as the Adobe Master collection."
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Questions from the Community

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The tool helps to do many things, like editing photos and designing logos.
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Overview

Adobe Photoshop is the industry standard in graphics editing, used for creating and enhancing photographs, illustrations, and 3D artwork. With Photoshop you can compose, edit, and manipulate images across multiple layers using masks, transparencies, and color spaces.

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