Enfuse vs Macro Studio
Enfuse
hugin.sourceforge.io
Macro Studio
macrostudio.proSide by side
| Figure | Enfuse | Macro Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Focus Stacking Software | 7.6 (#14) | 8.0 (#8) |
| Purpose | Enfuse is a command-line program that merges different exposures of the same scene into an image without first creating an HDR image. | Macro Studio is focus stacking software for macro photography that combines stacking and non-destructive editing in one desktop app. |
| Support | The project support page says it has not indicated a best way to get help and lists mailing lists and discussion forums as other support options. | The pricing page includes email support, and the maker says a real person reads the support email. |
Plans
In their own words
Enfuse
Enfuse has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Macro Studio
Macro Studio is desktop software for focus stacking and non-destructive editing in macro photography. It analyzes focus-bracket images and merges their sharp areas into one image, with automatic alignment and batch processing listed. The editor includes adjustments, masks, retouching, cropping, image comparison, and watermarks; it also supports RAW files and TIFF, JPEG, and DNG output. AI-assisted tools provide subject masks, species identification, and draft social posts. Macro Studio runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Listed integrations include Adobe Bridge, Lightroom Classic, DxO PhotoLab, and ON1 Photo RAW. Its Lightroom plugin works with Lightroom Classic, not the cloud-based Lightroom app. The maker says photos stay on the user's machine and are not used to train AI. The Macro Studio 2026 license is $59.00 USD as a one-time purchase, with a launch price shown as reduced from $99. It includes all features, use on up to three machines, and updates within the 2026 version. Free trials are invite-only, last 30 days, and unlock every feature.