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MAdobe Firefly vs Luminar Neo
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Adobe Firefly if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you work on Web, Android
- you're in its core audience: designers, marketers
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Choose Luminar Neo if…
- you work on macOS, Windows
- you're in its core audience: hobbyist photographers, professional photographers
Side by side
Feature Adobe Firefly Luminar Neo
Pricing modelFreemiumPaid
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Data retention—Facial images stored only temporarily as needed to return results
Security and compliance—GDPR
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidmacOS, Windows, iOS
CategoryImage GeneratorsPhoto Editing
Rank in its category—#5 of 5
CompanyAdobeShinyfields Limited
Based inUnited StatesCyprus
Founded19822008
Part ofThe Vanguard Group—
Key features
A Adobe Firefly
- Text to image generation with Firefly and partner models
- Generative Fill for image editing
- Text to Video generation
- Generate Speech from text
- Audio and video translation
- Sound effects and music generation
- Firefly Boards for collecting and arranging ideas
- Access to 30+ AI models in one interface
L Luminar Neo
- One-slider AI enhancement with EnhanceAI
- AI sky replacement
- Portrait retouching with SkinAI and FaceAI
- Generative erase, swap and expand
- Upscaling, noise reduction and sharpening
- HDR merge, focus stacking and panorama stitching
- Raw support including CR3, NEF and RAF
- Plugin for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
Adobe Firefly
FreeFree
Firefly StandardLE 238.26/mo (regional page, incl. VAT)
Firefly ProLE 477.66/mo (regional page, incl. VAT)
Firefly Pro PlusLE 1,140.00/mo (regional page, incl. VAT)
Firefly PremiumLE 4,560.00/mo (regional page, incl. VAT)
Firefly Pro for teamsLE 419.00/mo per license (annual, billed monthly, excl. VAT)
Luminar Neo
Desktop Only£89.00 (sale, was £377.00)
All Platforms£139.00 (sale, was £405.00)
Max£159.00 (sale, was £464.00)
Luminar Engine (business)Custom
Strengths and limitations
Adobe Firefly
- Free tier with daily generations that reset each day
- Includes partner models from Google, OpenAI and Flux
- Unlimited standard image features on paid plans
- Free trials on Standard, Pro and Pro Plus
- Video, speech and audio features use limited generative credits
- Exact daily limits on the free tier are not published
- No trial listed for Premium or team plans
Luminar Neo
- One-time purchase with no required subscription for the desktop app
- Desktop license covers 2 devices on macOS and Windows
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Works as a plugin for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop
- AI tools are included for only 1 year on perpetual plans
- Web version not yet available (listed as coming Fall 2026)
- Pricing page shows prices in GBP, with no USD prices listed
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Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Oct 26, 2026. Editorial policy