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Adobe Firefly vs Narrative
Both are for images and video. Adobe Firefly has a lower monthly price.
Adobe FireflyAdobe Inc. (US)GDPR: Limitedfree (limited) · free trial
Stronger on 1 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
NarrativeSoftware Limited (Auckland, New Zealand)GDPR: Limited$10 to $60/mo (billed yearly) or $15 to $79/mo (monthly) · free trial
Stronger on 0 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
The key differences
- Adobe Firefly is cheaper: $9.99 per month, against $60 at Narrative.
| Criterion | Adobe Firefly | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Limited | Limited |
| Price | free (limited) | $10 to $60/mth (annual) or $15 to $79/mth (monthly) |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | Outside EU | Outside EU |
| Runs on | ChatGPT, Gemini | Not public |
| Tasks | AI for images and video | AI for images and video |
Choose Adobe Firefly if…
- you care about the monthly price
- you're looking for: generating and editing images
- you're looking for: generating and editing video
Choose Narrative if…
- if you're looking for: AI-assisted culling
- if you're looking for: Scenes View and Close-Ups Panel
- if you're looking for: face assessments: eyes and focus
Features of Adobe Firefly
- Generate and edit images
- Generate and edit video
- Generate music and sound effects
- Translate videos into other languages
- Firefly AI Assistant
- Firefly Boards for mood boards
- Models from Adobe, Google, OpenAI and others
- Custom Models on your own images (beta)
Features of Narrative
- AI-assisted culling
- Scenes View and Close-Ups Panel
- Face Assessments: eyes and focus
- AI First Pass for initial selection
- Personal AI presets
- Selection edited through to Lightroom
- Works offline, backup on import
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Adobe Firefly or Narrative?
- Adobe Firefly has a lower monthly price. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Adobe Firefly or Narrative?
- Adobe Firefly: free (limited); Standard $9.99/mo; Pro $19.99/mo; Pro Plus $49.99/mo. Narrative: $10 to $60/mo (billed annually) or $15 to $79/mo (billed monthly).
- Which is safer for your data: Adobe Firefly or Narrative?
- On the GDPR profile they don't clearly differ (limited and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for photography.
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