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Adobe Faces Growing Competition as Alternatives Go Free
4/18/2026
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Story summary
- 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.
