Aftershoot vs Pelli

Aftershoot is photo post-processing software for photographers, with AI tools for culling, editing, and retouching on macOS and Windows. Culling scores and groups images using factors including sharpness, exposure, blinks, duplicates, facial expressions, and composition. Editing profiles learn from a photographer’s edited images, while manual adjustments are also available. Retouching includes adjustable subject sliders and presets that can be synced across multiple images. The software supports RAW, JPEG, and TIFF files, as well as bulk renaming and resizing. Its culling workflow connects with Lightroom Classic and Capture One, preserving ratings, color labels, and flags on export. Aftershoot says images can be processed locally and offline without cloud uploads or a constant internet connection. There is no free plan, but new users can try the service for 30 days without charge and without a credit card. Select costs $10.00 per month billed annually ($120/year), or $15/month with monthly billing. Other plans cover editing, retouching, or combinations, including Complete at $45.00 per month billed annually ($540/year), or $55/month with monthly billing.

Pelli is a web platform for photographers that combines client galleries, business management, marketing, and AI tools. Photographers can create selection galleries, delivery galleries, and portfolios with client proofing, downloads, favorites, comments, watermarking, and gallery statistics. Business features include contact management, quotes, invoices, contracts, payment tracking, and automated workflows. Its Léa copilot can help draft quotes and organize tasks, while a public chatbot can answer prospect questions on a website. Pelli lists Spotify music integration for galleries and Stripe for online store payments. Online booking is included with the Ultra plan: clients request an available slot, and deposit payment is not part of the booking form. The free plan includes three galleries and 1 GB of storage. Listed plans include Lite at $9 a month, Pro at $39 a month, and Ultra at $79 a month. Pelli also lists a 15-day trial and paid plans from €5/mo. It is designed for photographers from beginners to established studios.