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Adobe Firefly vs Orange

Adobe Firefly logo

Adobe Firefly

AI

Adobe's generative AI suite for images, video, audio and vector content

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite
Orange logo

Orange

Machine Learning

Data mining and visualization toolkit

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Adobe Firefly video generation is limited to short five-second clips on lower tiers.; Orange orange is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3, so distributing modified or derived software requires releasing the source under the GPL
  • They diverge on capability: Adobe Firefly covers Text to Image, Orange covers Visual programming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Adobe Firefly and Orange actually diverge.

Attributes where Adobe Firefly and Orange differ
AttributeAdobe FireflyOrange
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
Platformsweb, windows, mac, ios, androidLinux, Mac, Windows
CategoryAIMachine Learning
Founded19821996

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Adobe Firefly

  • Text to Image
  • Generate Video
  • Generative Fill
  • Text Effects and Vector Generation
  • Creative Cloud Integration
  • Content Credentials
  • Generative Fill for Video
  • Credit-based usage tracking

Only in Orange

  • Visual programming
  • Data visualization
  • Machine learning
  • Text mining
  • Bioinformatics
  • Python
  • scikit-learn
  • PyQt

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Adobe Firefly

  • Generating stock-style images for marketingnot Orange
  • Extending or filling photos in Photoshopnot Orange
  • Producing short AI video clipsnot Orange
  • Creating vector art and text effectsnot Orange
  • Embedding AI generation into existing Creative Cloud workflowsnot Orange

Orange

  • Visual programming for data mining and machine learning workflowsnot Adobe Firefly
  • Teaching data science without writing codenot Adobe Firefly
  • Exploratory data visualisation and clustering on tabular datanot Adobe Firefly

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Adobe Firefly

  • Video generation is limited to short five-second clips on lower tiers.
  • Full feature access requires a separate Creative Cloud app subscription for editing.
  • Credit system can be consumed quickly by video and higher-resolution generations.
  • Image quality and prompt adherence trail some standalone competitors like Midjourney.

Orange

  • Orange is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3, so distributing modified or derived software requires releasing the source under the GPL
  • The widgets and canvas are built on Qt, which is itself distributed under GPL 3.0
  • Orange add-ons may carry additional licensing requirements set in their own licence files
  • Documentation and website content are under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike, which imposes an attribution and share-alike obligation on reuse
  • The software is distributed without any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

Pricing, plan by plan

Adobe Firefly

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Daily generative credits
    • Access to core image, video and audio generation
    • Standard-quality outputs
  • Standard$9.99/month
    • 2,000 credits per month
    • Priority generation
  • Pro$19.99/month
    • 4,000 credits per month
    • Up to 40 five-second videos
    • Adobe Express Premium and Photoshop web/mobile included
  • Premium$199.99/month
    • 50,000 credits per month
    • Unlimited access to the Firefly video model in Generate Video

Orange

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Visual programming
    • Machine learning
    • Data visualization

Which should you pick?

Choose Adobe Firefly if

  • You need text to image.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on web, windows, mac, ios, android.
  • You also want generate video.
Adobe Firefly review

Choose Orange if

  • You need visual programming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Mac, Windows.
  • You also want data visualization.
Orange review

Questions people ask

Is Adobe Firefly or Orange better?
Neither clearly leads. Adobe Firefly starts at Free and Orange at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Adobe Firefly or Orange?
Adobe Firefly starts at Free and Orange at Free.
Does Adobe Firefly or Orange run on more platforms?
Adobe Firefly runs on web, windows, mac, ios, android. Orange runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.
Can I use Adobe Firefly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Adobe Firefly best used for?
Adobe Firefly is most often used for generating stock-style images for marketing, extending or filling photos in photoshop, producing short ai video clips, creating vector art and text effects. Of those, generating stock-style images for marketing and extending or filling photos in photoshop are not what Orange is typically brought in for.
What can Adobe Firefly do that Orange cannot?
Adobe Firefly covers Text to Image, Generate Video, Generative Fill, Text Effects and Vector Generation. Orange covers Visual programming, Data visualization, Machine learning, Text mining.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Adobe Firefly: Is Adobe Firefly free or is there a subscription cost?

The product page does not disclose pricing or subscription details. It describes Firefly as 'Your all-in-one AI creative studio' with 30+ AI models, but actual pricing information is not available on this page.

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Orange: What is the cost of Orange Data Mining?

Orange Data Mining is free open-source software available for Windows, Mac, and other platforms. There are no subscription fees, licensing costs, or paid tiers.

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Adobe Firefly: Can I use Firefly for commercial projects?

The page does not specify whether commercial use is permitted or if there are different terms for commercial vs. personal use.

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Orange: How is Orange Data Mining funded?

Orange Data Mining is supported through optional voluntary donations. The project encourages donations from users who value the software to support bug fixes, new features, educational content, and infrastructure maintenance.

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Adobe Firefly: Are there usage limits on the free or trial version?

The page does not disclose trial duration, usage limits, or feature restrictions. You would need to visit additional pages on Adobe's website or contact their sales team for this information.

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