Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Photo Managers

The best Photo Manager alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is digiKam, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic and 16 are Photo Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Photo Manager alternatives to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic are darktable, XnView MP, RawTherapee and Adobe Lightroom.

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  1. digiKam icon

    digiKam

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    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.

    104 digiKam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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    • Most users think digiKam is a great Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternative.

    • digiKam is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic.

    • digiKam is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic.

    • digiKam is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is Paid and Proprietary
    • digiKam is Privacy focusedAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is not according to our users
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    darktable

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    Open source non-destructive RAW editor and virtual darkroom with zoomable lighttable, database-driven organization, HDR and EXR support, floating-point workflow, batch exporting, and advanced editing for photography and scientific imaging across platforms.

    70 darktable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about darktable as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
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    I have experience using both darktable and Lightroom Classic. In my estimation, darktable is a more powerful tool than Lightroom Classic, except for the new AI features that LR has. However, darktable can be somewhat more cumbersome for novice and casual users.

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    Works better than Lightroom when your photos are on a NAS

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks darktable is a great Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternative.

    • darktable is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is Paid and Proprietary
    • darktable is Privacy focusedAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is not according to our users
  4. XnView MP icon

    XnView MP

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    Comprehensive photo management software for viewing, batch converting, editing and resizing images and creating thumbnail sheets.

    143 XnView MP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about XnView MP as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
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    XnViewMP sure is a fine piece of software, and is in fact my default image viewer. But its editing and sorting capabilities are not as powerful and practical as Lightroom.

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    • XnView MP is Free Personal and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is Paid and Proprietary
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    ACDSee Photo Studio

    Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detai...

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    RawTherapee

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    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.

    58 RawTherapee alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
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    Comments about RawTherapee as an Alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic
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    Although it doesn't have good photo management, it's the best alternative I've found to Lightroom after trying pretty much all the open source raw editors.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think RawTherapee is a great Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternative.

    • RawTherapee is Free and Open SourceAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is Paid and Proprietary
    • RawTherapee is Privacy focusedAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is not according to our users
  7. Adobe Lightroom icon

    Adobe Lightroom

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    Maximize your photo editing and organizing abilities across platforms with non-destructive editing in high resolution and 1 TB of cloud storage. Harness simple tools like sliders to achieve your ideal image and automatically apply tags. Access and utilize Lightroom on mobile, web, or desktop.

    125 Adobe Lightroom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Some users think Adobe Lightroom is a great Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic alternative, some don't.

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic.

    • Adobe Lightroom is the most popular commercial alternative to Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic.

    • Adobe Lightroom is Paid and ProprietaryAdobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Luminar Neo icon

    Luminar Neo

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    Advanced RAW photo editing software equipped with AI-driven features like GenErase, GenExpand, and GenSwap. Enhances portraits and landscapes using Sky AI and Atmosphere AI. Compatible with Adobe and Apple products, supports multiple formats, and offers panorama stitching, noise reduction, and more.

    84 Luminar Neo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Apple Photos
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • visionOS
    • Adobe Lightroom
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  10. ACDSee Photo Studio icon

    ACDSee Photo Studio

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    Offers organization, viewing, and editing tools for digital images, supports over 700 RAW formats, enables metadata embedding and syncing, dynamic category and keyword filters, workflow optimizations, non-destructive edits, detailed image preview, and sharing options.

    169 ACDSee Photo Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    PhotoSort

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    Desktop app for photo sorting on Windows & Mac, managing JPG+RAW files. Sort photos into folders using keys, providing easy navigation and clean interface without deletion, ensuring a focused experience with flexible viewing, safe storage, and no fluff.

    60 PhotoSort alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  12. Photon Studio icon

    Photon Studio

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    Photon Studio grabs the latest photo taken with Photon Camera on your iPhone, and allows you to easily display it on your iPad, Apple Silicon Mac, or another iPhone connected to an external monitor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
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    Capture One

     35 likes
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    Capture One is a leading raw converter and workflow software which enables photographers to reduce the time and effort required to deliver astounding ready-to-use images with excellent color and detail.

    54 Capture One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  14. Corel AfterShot Pro icon

    Corel AfterShot Pro

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

    65 Corel AfterShot Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  15. Zoner Studio icon

    Zoner Studio

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    Advanced photo software offering RAW processing, layer support, retouching, and video editing. Includes cataloging, presets, automatic import, and robust sharing. Supports RAW and JPG editing with post-trial photo products creation while maintaining non-subscription features.

    92 Zoner Studio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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