Corel AfterShot Pro vs ON1 Photo RAW

Corel AfterShot Pro 3 is RAW photo-editing software for organizing, editing, and outputting photos on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Non-destructive editing lets users create multiple image versions while preserving the original file. Photos can be accessed in existing folders without catalog import, or managed with optional catalogs. Preset-based batch controls can be applied to one photo or thousands, and bulk renaming and resizing are supported. The Blemish Remover offers circle, brush, polygon, and freehand tools. Text and graphic watermarks can be applied to individual images or batches, with controls for size, rotation, position, and transparency. Listed formats include JPG, TIFF, and RAW formats from leading camera manufacturers; JPG and TIFF are output formats. TIFF files can be sent to PaintShop Pro, Photoshop, or another external editor. A Plugin Manager helps find and install plugins, and the maker provides an API and SDK for plugin creation. The software is 64-bit only. The listed purchase is $79.99 USD as a one-time payment, and a 30-day trial is listed.

ON1 Photo RAW is paid desktop software for photographers who want RAW processing, editing, organization and export in one application. It supports batch editing, layers, masking, AI retouching and cloud sync, and browses files where they are stored while providing tags, albums, stacking and AI keywording. Built-in AI tools include NoNoise AI, Resize AI, Generative Erase, Sky Swap AI, Restore AI and Brilliance AI. Super Select AI, subject and background masks and AI depth masks target specific areas. Optional connections are listed for Photoshop CC, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom Classic, Apple Photos and Affinity Photo; MAX adds Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom plugins. Restore AI uses cloud processing, and ON1 says submitted photos are not used to train models. The standard edition installs on two computers, MAX on three, and subscriptions on up to five, depending on plan. A 30-day trial is available, with no free plan.