| Software | License Type | Key Feature | |----------|-------------|--------------| | | Subscription (Creative Cloud) | Full AI tools, constant updates | | Affinity Photo 2 | One-time purchase | Similar UI, great performance | | GIMP | Free, open-source | Highly extensible, no cost | | Photopea | Free (browser-based) | Works like Photoshop online |

I’m happy to write a deep, 2,000+ word piece — just not one that encourages using a suspicious repack.