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TaglineAI search done right. Cited answers, not chat theater.Vector + raster AI for designers. Actually controls the output.Commercially safe image gen, deeply integrated with Photoshop.Open-source VS Code agent. Reads + writes + runs.
CategoryResearchImageImageCoding
PricingFree + $20/mo ProFree + $12-$48/moFree + included with Creative CloudFree (open source) + your API costs
Best forReplacing Google for any question where you want a cited answer in seconds.Designers, brand teams, anyone needing vector output or tight style control.Anyone in Creative Cloud. Brands that need copyright clarity.VS Code users who want agentic coding without changing IDEs.
Strengths
  • Sources every claim
  • Fast, current answers
  • Pro Search runs multi-step research
  • Spaces for persistent context
  • Exports SVG vectors — rare in AI image gen
  • Strong style control + consistency
  • Brand kit for consistent outputs
  • Trained on licensed content — commercially safe
  • Generative Fill in Photoshop is incredible
  • Native to Adobe ecosystem
  • Free extension for VS Code
  • Plan + Act modes
  • Model-agnostic (Claude, GPT, local)
  • Sees terminal output and iterates
Weaknesses
  • Not a general chatbot
  • Answers can be shallow on complex topics
  • Less hyped than Midjourney
  • Learning curve for non-designers
  • Aesthetic ceiling below Midjourney
  • Tied to Adobe subscription
  • Can burn tokens fast if not watched
  • Less polished than Cursor
Kai's verdictS-tier for search. I use it before Google now. If you're still Googling everything, try this for a week.S-tier for designers. The only one that takes vectors seriously.S-tier inside Photoshop (Generative Fill). B-tier standalone.A-tier. Best free agentic option in VS Code. Use with Claude for best results.
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