darktable Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to darktable for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to darktable and 19 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to darktable are RawTherapee, RapidRAW, digiKam and Shotwell.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

     4824 likes

    Free open-source suite offering advanced photo retouching, image composition, original artwork creation, batch processing, plugin support, custom scripting, mass image format conversion, and integration with free publishing tools for comprehensive editing solutions.

    211 GIMP alternatives

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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
    • AppImage
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    GIMP vs darktable Comments
    Top Negative Comment
    nabarunroy
    2

    Both tool have totally different usage purpose. Gimp is a photo editing and digital art tool without any photo management usage.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    GIMP is a raster image editor, Darktable is a non-destructive RAW developer and photo manager.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Lacks photo management capability and RAW photo editing features.

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    • GIMP is Free and Open Sourcedarktable is also Free and Open Source
    • GIMP is an Image Editor darktable is a Raw Photo Editor
    • GIMP is Customizable and Lightweightdarktable is not according to our users
  2. RawTherapee icon

    RawTherapee

     243 likes

    Raw photo processing software with advanced control over demosaicing. Ideal for newcomers, semi-professionals, and professionals. Supports HDR DNGs, JPGs, and TIFFs, with in-house enhancements for some camera models. Open-source, lacks digital asset management.

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    RawTherapee vs darktable Comments
    nazarzajya
    Positive
    1

    RawTherapee is way easier and more logical organized than Darktable. I really tried to work with both, but in Darktable elements are structured in a not logical order. While RawTherapee is bit slower in startup and loading pictures though.

    • RawTherapee is Free and Open Sourcedarktable is also Free and Open Source
  4. RapidRAW icon

    RapidRAW

     69 likes

    GPU-accelerated RAW photo editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux featuring non-destructive workflow, AI-driven masking tools, 32-bit precision, advanced color grading, tonal controls, batch operations, preset system, customizable interface, and comprehensive export options.

    61 RapidRAW alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    RapidRAW vs darktable Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Very simple and intuitive. Still lacks some features like blurring selected areas but is pretty good overall.

    • RapidRAW is Free and Open Sourcedarktable is also Free and Open Source
    • RapidRAW is Lightweight and Customizabledarktable is not according to our users
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    Corel AfterShot Pro

    Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

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  6. digiKam icon

    digiKam

     368 likes

    digiKam is an advanced digital photo management tool that simplifies importing and organizing photos into albums. It supports various formats including RAW, features tagging, metadata management, duplicate finder, photo editing, sharing, GPS data handling, and has cross-platform compatibility.

    128 digiKam alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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    digiKam vs darktable Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    7

    digiKam can do simple RAW editing, yes, but it's mostly for organization. The functionality is not the same.

    as dll
    Negative
    0

    digikam is more focused on picture organization, darktable for raw edit. Works well in tandem.

    Ákos Dián
    Negative
    1

    digiKam is a photo management tool, with some RAW editing functionality, while darktable is a RAW editor, with some photo management functions...

    • digiKam is Free and Open Sourcedarktable is also Free and Open Source
    • digiKam is a Photo Manager darktable is a Raw Photo Editor
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    Shotwell

     188 likes

    Shotwell is an open source photo organizer designed for the GNOME desktop environment.

    113 Shotwell alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Shotwell vs darktable Comments
    Ákos Dián
    Negative
    1

    Shotwell is not a RAW editor.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    Shot well is not a tool designed for photo development.

    • Shotwell is Free and Open Sourcedarktable is also Free and Open Source
    • Shotwell is a Photo Manager darktable is a Raw Photo Editor
    • Shotwell is Lightweightdarktable is not according to our users
  9. ART icon

    ART

     11 likes

    ART, a free, open-source, cross-platform raw image processing program. ART is a derivative of the popular RawTherapee , trading a bit of customization and control over various processing parameters for a simpler and (hopefully) easier...

    14 ART alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
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    ART vs darktable Comments
    nrwd
    Positive
    0

    Best of both worlds between RawTherapee and Darktable. With a very dynamic development and listening to the community.

    • ART is Free and Open Sourcedarktable is also Free and Open Source
  10. Corel AfterShot Pro icon

    Corel AfterShot Pro

     30 likes

    Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Corel AfterShot Pro vs darktable Comments
    DalsPhotography
    Positive
    0

    Corel has gone into the past compared to Darktable.

    • Corel AfterShot Pro is Paid and Proprietarydarktable is Free and Open Source
  11. PhotoFlare Lens icon

    PhotoFlare Lens

     2 likes

    Edit RAW photos non-destructively from over 700 cameras, with full tone and color controls, XMP sidecar support, real-time histogram, EXIF viewing, batch export, and advanced cull and review workflow on Windows, macOS, and Linux with no registration required.

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  12. Ansel icon

    Ansel

     5 likes

    Ansel is an open-source photo-editing software for digital artists, designed to help you achieve your own interpretation of raw digital photographs.

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    Lighttable
     
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    PhotoFlow

     2 likes

    A fully non-destructive photo retouching program providing a complete layer-based workflow including RAW image development.

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Rawstudio icon

    Rawstudio

     9 likes

    Rawstudio is an open-source program to read and manipulate RAW images from most digital cameras. Rawstudio will convert your RAW files into JPEG, PNG or TIF images which you can then print or send to friends and clients.

    16 Rawstudio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  15. Filmulator icon

    Filmulator

     3 likes

    Filmulator is a raw photo editing application with library management focusing on

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • Linux
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