The creative software industry has declared war on Adobe | Hacker News

Adobe’s move to subscription pricing is pushing users toward cheaper and open-source tools like Krita, Blender, Inkscape, ffmpeg, and Zim.

Some professionals still say Adobe products such as Photoshop and Lightroom lead on features, but frustration with cost and lock-in is rising.

Generative AI and newer rivals like Canva and Midjourney are adding pressure to Adobe’s long-standing dominance in creative software.

The discussion suggests Adobe’s pricing and product model are facing growing backlash as free and AI-driven alternatives gain ground.