easyHDR vs Photomatix Pro
easyHDR
easyhdr.comPhotomatix Pro
photomatix.comSide by side
| Figure | easyHDR | Photomatix Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $19/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · HDR Software | 8.0 (#5) | 7.8 (#7) |
| HDR methods | The feature list names True HDR merging, Smart Merge, and image stacking. | Photomatix Pro 7 offers six HDR methods, including Tone Mapping and Fusion. |
| Integrations | easyHDR includes a plug-in for Adobe Lightroom, which is installed along with the application. | Photomatix Pro includes plugins for Lightroom and Capture One, which let users process photos and return the HDR image to those applications. |
| License terms | The easyHDR 3 license is perpetual, includes free updates, and is valid for multiple computers belonging to the registered user. | A Photomatix Pro license is a one-time purchase, does not expire, and is limited to one user while allowing installation on other computers that user uses. |
| Support | The maker says it aims to reply to support emails within 1–2 days. | Support provides FAQs, technical support by email and a contact form, and says ordering or licensing questions receive a reply within 24 hours and other queries within two business days. |
Plans
easyHDR
- HOMEPrice not published
- COMMERCIALPrice not published
- easyHDR 3 COMMERCIALPrice not published
- easyHDR 3 HOMEPrice not published
Photomatix Pro
- Photomatix API & CLI$19 a month
- Photomatix Pro 7$99, paid once
- Photomatix Pro Plus Bundle$129, paid once
In their own words
Photomatix Pro
Photomatix Pro combines bracketed photos into HDR images, bringing out detail in both dark and bright areas. Version 7 offers six HDR methods, including Tone Mapping and Fusion, with advanced tone-mapping controls. Automatic alignment handles hand-held shots, and ghost-removal tools address movement between frames. Batch processing includes previews; presets and tools are also provided for real estate photography. Lightroom and Capture One plugins let users process photos and return the HDR image to those applications. The trial has no time limit, but trial-mode images carry a watermark. Photomatix Pro 7 costs $99, paid once; its license is a one-time purchase for one user and does not expire. The Pro Plus Bundle costs $129, paid once. PhotomatixCL offers command-line merging, processing, alignment, ghost removal, and JPG, TIFF, or EXR output; its free plan includes 100 credits per month. Photomatix Pro is listed for Windows and macOS, while the CLI runs on Linux and Windows.