Capture One vs Nitro

Capture One is professional photo editing software for desktop, iPad and iPhone. It supports RAW files from more than 550 cameras and provides RAW conversion, tethering, layers, masking, batch editing and other editing controls. Tools include face retouching, cropping, keystone correction, dust removal and background replacement. Plans cover individual desktop work, mobile editing, collaboration and high-volume production. Collaboration can operate online, offline, over a local network or in real time; Live Share supports sessions, collections, feedback and notifications. Studio adds collaboration, automation, asset management, multiple viewer screens, automated cropping and automatic backup. All in One combines desktop and mobile apps with online collaboration, cloud shared settings and priority support. A one-time Pro License is available for desktop software, and subscribers for five years receive it at no extra cost. A seven-day trial requires no commitment, and subscriptions can be canceled anytime without fees. Capture One was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Copenhagen.

Nitro is a photo editor and manager for photographers on macOS and iOS. It works with Apple Photos and iCloud Photos, plus files in Finder, Files.app, and external storage. Editing includes 16 precision adjustments, AI subject and background masks, gradients, brushes, cloning, and spot removal. Supported RAW formats include Apple-supported formats, DNG, iPhone ProRAW, compressed Fujifilm, Nikon HE and HE*, GoPro RAW, and additional camera formats, using Apple’s RAW engine. Nitro reads and writes XMP sidecars and exports JPEG, TIFF, HEIF, and PNG. The macOS app adds ExifTool integration, metadata search, GPS maps, and comparison of up to 16 images with synchronized pan and zoom; iPad comparison supports up to four. A Photos editing extension can sync changes through iCloud Photos. A lifetime purchase costs $99.99 as a one-time purchase and includes macOS, iOS, and future updates; a seven-day trial is available.