European Alternatives to Adobe Photoshop
Image editing and graphic design software. Below is 1 alternative from companies headquartered in the Czech Republic. 1 of them keeps data in the EU only, and 1 has a free plan.
Headquartered in Europe
Every company listed here has its headquarters in the EU, EEA, UK or Switzerland, not just a data centre there.
Data location you can check
The pricing table shows whether each one keeps data in the EU only, offers an EU region, or does not say.
Outside the US CLOUD Act
US providers can be ordered to hand over data held in their European data centres. A European company with no US parent or US operations is outside that reach.
Adobe Photoshop Alternatives: Pricing and Hosting Compared
Starting prices are the lowest paid plan each vendor publishes. Check the vendor's pricing page before you buy, as plans change.
| Alternative | Country | Free plan | Paid plans | Open source | Data residency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photopea | Czech Republic | Yes | From $5/mo | No | EU only |
1 European Alternative
Photopea
Czech online photo editor. Photoshop alternative that runs in browser.
What to Check Before Switching from Adobe Photoshop
Where your data will be stored
All 1 alternatives here says it keeps data in the EU only.
How you can try it
Photopea has a free plan, so you can run a real test before cancelling Adobe Photoshop.
Security certifications
We have not confirmed a security certification for any of these alternatives yet. If your procurement requires ISO 27001 or SOC 2, ask each vendor for its documentation.
What you need to bring from Adobe Photoshop
List the data, templates and integrations you rely on in Adobe Photoshop, then confirm each one can be exported and that the alternative can import it or offers an API to rebuild it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the European alternatives to Adobe Photoshop?
- We list 1 companies headquartered in Europe that replace Adobe Photoshop: Photopea (Czech Republic).
- Is there a free European alternative to Adobe Photoshop?
- Photopea has a free plan. Free plans usually come with limits on usage or features, so check them against how you use Adobe Photoshop today.
- Which Adobe Photoshop alternatives keep data in the EU?
- Photopea keeps data in the EU only.