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Best Adobe Photoshop Elements alternatives in India (2027)

Adobe Photoshop Elements is a photo editing & image tools product from Adobe, San Jose, priced at ₹8,000/mo. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 15 have a free plan, 3 are built in India, and 18 start cheaper or free.

Quick answer

The closest alternatives to Adobe Photoshop Elements are iLoveIMG (₹200/mo), Tweak Photos (Paid plans), EventSnap (Free plan), Clipdrop (Free plan) and Affinity Photo (₹6,000/mo). iLoveIMG is the top-ranked option with a free plan. Published prices in this list start at ₹200/month.

Why businesses look for a Adobe Photoshop Elements alternative

There is no free plan

Adobe Photoshop Elements has no free tier. 15 alternatives do, which lets you test with real data before you pay.

Cost

Adobe Photoshop Elements starts at ₹8,000/mo. 18 alternatives start lower or have a free plan.

Indian support and GST

Adobe Photoshop Elements is built in United States. 3 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.

A mobile app

Adobe Photoshop Elements does not list an Android app. 2 alternatives do.

Adobe Photoshop Elements alternatives compared

Ranked by how closely each product matches Adobe Photoshop Elements's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.

#SoftwareStarting priceFree planPlatformsMade in IndiaRatingCompare
—Adobe Photoshop Elements logoAdobe Photoshop Elements (current)₹8,000/moNoWebNo4.5/5—
1iLoveIMG logoiLoveIMG₹200/moYesWebNo4.3/5
2Tweak Photos logoTweak PhotosPaid plansNoWeb, Android, iOSYes4.1/5
3EventSnap logoEventSnapFree planYesWeb, Android, iOSNo4.2/5
4Clipdrop logoClipdropFree planYesWebNo4.5/5vs Adobe Photoshop Elements
5Affinity Photo logoAffinity Photo₹6,000/moNoWebNo4.4/5
6Cutout.Pro logoCutout.ProFree planYesWebNo4.5/5vs Adobe Photoshop Elements
7Let's Enhance logoLet's EnhanceFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
8Slazzer logoSlazzerFree planYesWebYes4.5/5
9Airbrush logoAirbrushFree planYesWebNo4.4/5
10Pixian.AI logoPixian.AIFreeYesWebNo4.4/5
11Imagen logoImagenFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
129Pic AI logo9Pic AIFree planYesWebYes4.4/5
13PicWish logoPicWishFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
14Removal.AI logoRemoval.AIFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
15Imglarger logoImglargerFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
16VanceAI logoVanceAIFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
17Vecteezy logoVecteezyFree planYesWebNo4.3/5
18Magnific logoMagnific₹3,400/moNoWebNo4.3/5
19Capture One logoCapture One₹1,800/moNoWebNo4.3/5
20Topaz Photo AI logoTopaz Photo AI₹16,000/moNoWebNo4.3/5

Top 10 Adobe Photoshop Elements alternatives in detail

iLoveIMG logo

1. iLoveIMG

iLovePDF · Barcelona · Photo editing & image tools · 4.3/5

Online image tools to compress, resize, crop, convert, watermark and remove backgrounds from images in bulk.

₹200/mo

Free plan available

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not
  • Starts ₹7,800/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
Tweak Photos logo

2. Tweak Photos

Tweak Photos · Jaipur · Photo editing & image tools · 4.1/5

App for Mac photo resizer, rename, de-noises, add custom watermark, and enhance multiple photos. Easily add Frame, rotate photos and apply multiple effects for your batch photos.

Paid plans

Free trial

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Also available on Android, iOS
  • Built in India (Jaipur)
EventSnap logo

3. EventSnap

EventSnap · Photo editing & image tools · 4.2/5

QR-code photo sharing app that collects guest photos and videos at events

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not
  • Also available on Android, iOS
Clipdrop logo

4. Clipdrop

Jasper · Austin · Photo editing & image tools · 4.5/5

AI image toolkit for removing backgrounds, cleaning up objects, relighting and upscaling photos in a browser.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not
Affinity Photo logo

5. Affinity Photo

Serif (Canva) · Nottingham · Design tools · 4.4/5

Photo editor with one-time price.

₹6,000/mo

Free trial

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Starts ₹2,000/mo cheaper (₹6,000/mo vs ₹8,000/mo)
Cutout.Pro logo

6. Cutout.Pro

Cutout.Pro · Hangzhou · Photo editing & image tools · 4.5/5

AI photo and video editing service for background removal, photo enhancement and passport-style image creation.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not
Let's Enhance logo

7. Let's Enhance

Let's Enhance · Photo editing & image tools · 4.4/5

AI image upscaler and enhancer that increases resolution and fixes quality issues for print and ecommerce photos.

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not
Slazzer logo

8. Slazzer

slazzer.com · Photo editing & image tools · 4.5/5

AI background removal tool to cut out photos automatically for ecommerce and design

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not
  • Built in India
Airbrush logo

9. Airbrush

Airbrush · Photo editing & image tools · 4.4/5

Online AI photo editor to retouch portraits, enhance images and videos, and remove blemishes in a few clicks

Free plan

Free plan available

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not
Pixian.AI logo

10. Pixian.AI

Cedar Lake Ventures, Inc · Excelsior · Photo editing & image tools · 4.4/5

AI tool to remove image backgrounds with high-quality cutouts and pay-as-you-go pricing

Free

Free plan available

Compared with Adobe Photoshop Elements

  • Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not

Adobe Photoshop Elements alternatives by what you need

How to choose a Adobe Photoshop Elements alternative

  • For product photos, a background remover and batch tool is usually all you need.
  • Check output licence terms for AI-generated images.
  • Photographers should stick to RAW-capable editors.

Adobe Photoshop Elements alternatives — FAQs

What is the best alternative to Adobe Photoshop Elements in 2027?+

The closest matches to Adobe Photoshop Elements on App Advisor are iLoveIMG (₹200/mo), Tweak Photos (Paid plans), EventSnap (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match Adobe Photoshop Elements, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.

Is there a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop Elements?+

Yes. 15 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: iLoveIMG (₹200/mo), EventSnap (Free plan), Clipdrop (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.

What is the cheapest alternative to Adobe Photoshop Elements?+

Among alternatives that publish a price, iLoveIMG starts lowest at ₹200/mo, compared with ₹8,000/mo for Adobe Photoshop Elements. iLoveIMG also has a free plan. Prices are read from each vendor's website and exclude GST.

Is there an Indian alternative to Adobe Photoshop Elements?+

Yes. 3 alternatives are built in India, including Tweak Photos (Paid plans), Slazzer (Free plan), 9Pic AI (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.

Adobe Photoshop Elements vs iLoveIMG: which is better?+

iLoveIMG is the closest match to Adobe Photoshop Elements in our catalogue. Key differences: Has a free plan — Adobe Photoshop Elements does not; Starts ₹7,800/mo cheaper (₹200/mo vs ₹8,000/mo). Compare them side by side before you book a demo.

How were these Adobe Photoshop Elements alternatives chosen?+

Every product listed sits in photo editing & image tools or a category Adobe Photoshop Elements also covers, and Adobe's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.

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