Adobe Creative Cloud vs Krita: The Privacy Assurance Debate
Explore how Adobe Creative Cloud from the US and Krita from the Netherlands prioritize data privacy and security for creative professionals.
Should You Switch to Krita?
Gain full GDPR compliance and no Cloud Act exposure.
Lose advanced features and collaboration tools from Adobe.
Switch if privacy is a priority; stay if you need advanced features.
At a Glance
US data laws
GDPR protected
Adobe Creative Cloud
paid
Krita
free
Privacy & Compliance Comparison
Critical data sovereignty factors at a glance
| Criteria | Adobe Creative Cloud | Krita |
|---|---|---|
Server Location | US (Adobe data centers), EU (optional) | EU (Netherlands) |
GDPR Compliance | Partial (SCCs) | Full |
Open Source | ||
E2E Encryption | Enterprise only | Optional |
Data Portability | Partial | Full export |
CLOUD Act Notice
Adobe Creative Cloud is a US company and must comply with CLOUD Act data requests, even for data stored in EU data centers. Krita is not subject to US jurisdiction.
Adobe Creative Cloud
🇺🇸Adobe Inc.
Krita
🇳🇱Krita
US Data Storage
Data subject to US CLOUD Act and may be accessed by US authorities
EU Data Protection
Data protected under GDPR with EU-only data residency
Certifications & Compliance
No certifications listed
Reasons to Switch
- ✓Krita is open source, allowing for free access and modifications.
- ✓No subscription fees; Krita is completely free to use.
- ✓Krita's brush engine offers over 100 customizable brush presets.
- ✓GDPR compliance ensures data protection for EU users.
Things to Consider
- !Adobe's collaboration features are more advanced for team projects.
- !Krita lacks some advanced photo editing tools found in Photoshop.
- !Migration from Adobe may require a learning curve for new tools.
Migration Overview
Quick Steps
Create Krita account and configure settings
Export and prepare data from Adobe Creative Cloud
Import data, test integrations, and migrate users
Other alternatives to Adobe Creative Cloud
Ready to make the switch?
Start using Krita today and take control of your data privacy.