I tried Photoshop, Affinity, and GIMP for a month and the winner isn’t what you think

A month-long hands-on comparison of Photoshop, Affinity Photo 2, and GIMP 3.0 for photo editing workflows. Affinity Photo 2 wins for daily use thanks to its free pricing, non-destructive editing, and performance. GIMP 3.0 has made major strides with non-destructive editing and UI improvements but still lags in interface polish. Photoshop remains unmatched for generative AI features despite feeling bloated and resource-heavy. The surprise takeaway: Affinity Photo 2 is the best all-around choice unless cutting-edge AI tools are essential.