Capture One Alternatives for Linux

Capture One is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is darktable, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Capture One and nine of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Capture One are RapidRAW, digiKam, RawTherapee and Shotwell.

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  1. darktable icon
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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

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    • Mac
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    darktable vs Capture One Comments
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    Darktable is the only RAW editor I use. I have tried Rawtherapee but I think D.T. is better. Besides, there is a long learning curve with both and I am more familiar with D.T.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • darktable is Free and Open SourceCapture One is Paid and Proprietary
    • darktable is Privacy focusedCapture One is not according to our users
  2. RapidRAW icon
     59 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.

    54 RapidRAW alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. digiKam icon
     360 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.

    108 digiKam alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • KDE Plasma
    • Flathub
    • Qt
     
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    digiKam vs Capture One Comments
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    it is a digital photo management application, not a RAW converter

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • digiKam is Free and Open SourceCapture One is Paid and Proprietary
    • digiKam is Privacy focusedCapture One is not according to our users
  4. RawTherapee icon
     235 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.

    59 RawTherapee alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Digital photography software with ultra-fast RAW processing, non-destructive editing, seamless Photoshop workflow, batch processing, HDR features, and customizable workspaces for creative efficiency.

    67 Corel AfterShot Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Ansel icon
     4 likes

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

    57 Ansel alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Filmulator icon
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    Filmulator is a raw photo editing application with library management focusing on

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Galapix icon
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    Galapix is an image viewer that allows you to directly zoom into large collection of tens of thousand of images from tiny thumbnails down to the images original size fluently with very short load times and no loss of interactivity.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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