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Adobe Faces Growing Competition as Alternatives Go Free

4/18/2026

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  • The creative software industry is shifting as competitors challenge Adobe's dominance.
  • Maxon relaunched Autograph, a free motion design software.
  • Canva made Cavalry entirely free, targeting Adobe After Effects users.
  • DaVinci Resolve introduced photo editing features, boosting its appeal against Adobe.
  • Apple's Creator Studio costs $12.99 per month, cheaper than Adobe's $69.99 subscription, signaling more affordable options for creatives.