Affinity
Core desktop application
Free
Free individual application
AvailabilityGlobal; availability applies
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Free desktop vector, pixel and page layout tools
Quick content creation with Adobe assets
Prices & plans
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Adobe Express
Free
Free
No subscription charge
AvailabilityUS public page
No credit card required; limited assets and AI.
SourcePremium
USD 9.99/month
Monthly subscription; no annual commitment
AvailabilityUnited States
Automatically renews. Includes 250 monthly generative credits in the current comparison.
Source 1Source 2Teams — standard
USD 7.99/month
Annual commitment billed monthly per license
AvailabilityUnited States
Two-seat minimum. Current first-year promotion displays $4.99 per license monthly, then this standard rate.
SourceEnterprise
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Sales quote
AvailabilityRegion dependent
Organization-specific administration and terms.
SourceFeatures and limits
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Platforms
Affinity
The new app supports Windows and macOS. Its iPad edition is listed as coming soon.
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Offline use
Affinity
Online download and Canva activation are required; core use can continue offline for extended periods.
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Adobe Express
The mobile technical requirements specify an internet connection and Adobe ID for activation and use.
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Collaboration
Affinity
Files can be exported to Canva for shared work. This does not establish simultaneous editing of a local .af document.
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Export
Affinity
The photo guide lists JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP and press-ready PDF. Exported PNG/PDF is not an editable Photoshop round-trip.
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Adobe Express
The plan table lists JPEG, PNG, PDF, GIF and PPT export, including transparent PNG on Free.
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Project portability
Affinity
Layered PSD import can retain masks, groups and adjustments; Smart Objects and advanced filters may flatten.
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Free plan limits
Affinity
Vector, Pixel and Layout studios plus customization and export are free with a Canva account.
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Adobe Express
Free lists 5 GB storage, 10-day version history and 10 PDF Quick Actions per month.
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AI features
Adobe Express
Premium lists 250 generative credits per month. Free has limited daily generations for selected features.
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Privacy and storage
Affinity
Affinity states that local content is not used to train its AI. Uploading or exporting to Canva introduces Canva privacy settings.
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Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
V1 and V2 migration
Affinity
The new app opens V1/V2 files, but older apps cannot open files saved in the new .af format.
Vendor documentedSource
Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Photo workflow
Affinity
The photo toolkit includes RAW development, live filters, masks, HDR merging and batch macros.
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Adobe Express
Not yet verified for this product.
Brand setup
Affinity
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
Full brand setup is currently on web; the resulting assets can be used across supported devices.
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Premium storage
Affinity
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
The current individual feature table lists 10 GB for Premium and 100 GB for the Firefly Pro bundle.
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AI output terms
Affinity
Not yet verified for this product.
Adobe Express
Adobe generally permits commercial AI output use, with exceptions for beta features explicitly marked personal-use-only.
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| Feature | Affinity | Adobe Express |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | The new app supports Windows and macOS. Its iPad edition is listed as coming soon. Vendor documentedSource | Desktop browsers and supported iOS, iPadOS and Android devices; mobile system requirements vary. |
| Offline use | Online download and Canva activation are required; core use can continue offline for extended periods. Vendor documentedSource | The mobile technical requirements specify an internet connection and Adobe ID for activation and use. Vendor documentedSource |
| Collaboration | Files can be exported to Canva for shared work. This does not establish simultaneous editing of a local .af document. Vendor documentedSource | Free and Premium both list real-time co-editing and comments. Vendor documentedSource |
| Export | The photo guide lists JPEG, PNG, TIFF, WebP and press-ready PDF. Exported PNG/PDF is not an editable Photoshop round-trip. Vendor documentedSource | The plan table lists JPEG, PNG, PDF, GIF and PPT export, including transparent PNG on Free. Vendor documentedSource |
| Project portability | Layered PSD import can retain masks, groups and adjustments; Smart Objects and advanced filters may flatten. Vendor documentedSource | Premium supports linked PSD and AI assets; Photoshop or Illustrator membership is required for that linked workflow. |
| Free plan limits | Vector, Pixel and Layout studios plus customization and export are free with a Canva account. Vendor documentedSource | Free lists 5 GB storage, 10-day version history and 10 PDF Quick Actions per month. Vendor documentedSource |
| AI features | Canva premium plans unlock integrated generative tools. Allowances and eligibility should be checked against the current Canva plan. | Premium lists 250 generative credits per month. Free has limited daily generations for selected features. Vendor documentedSource |
| Privacy and storage | Affinity states that local content is not used to train its AI. Uploading or exporting to Canva introduces Canva privacy settings. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| V1 and V2 migration | The new app opens V1/V2 files, but older apps cannot open files saved in the new .af format. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Photo workflow | The photo toolkit includes RAW development, live filters, masks, HDR merging and batch macros. Vendor documentedSource | Not yet verified for this product. |
| Brand setup | Not yet verified for this product. | Full brand setup is currently on web; the resulting assets can be used across supported devices. Vendor documentedSource |
| Premium storage | Not yet verified for this product. | The current individual feature table lists 10 GB for Premium and 100 GB for the Firefly Pro bundle. Vendor documentedSource |
| AI output terms | Not yet verified for this product. | Adobe generally permits commercial AI output use, with exceptions for beta features explicitly marked personal-use-only. Vendor documentedSource |
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