Halide vs VSCO
Halide
halide.cam
VSCO
vsco.coSide by side
| Figure | Halide | VSCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Spec score · Camera Apps | 7.7 (#4) | 7.4 (#6) |
| Spec score · Photo Editing Software | 7.5 (#127) | 8.1 (#65) |
| AI retouching | No | Yes |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Platform | mobile | multi-platform |
| RAW photo support | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Halide
- Annual membershipPrice not published
- Monthly membershipPrice not published
- One Time PurchasePrice not published
In their own words
VSCO
VSCO is a photo-editing service from VSCO, founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, California. It runs on the web, iOS, and Android. Listed tools include batch editing, RAW photo support, cloud sync, and AI retouching. The free Starter plan includes 15 presets, and a seven-day trial is listed. Paid plans start at $2.49/mo with annual billing. Plus costs $29.99 per year and includes 200+ presets. Pro costs $59.99 per year and includes unlimited AI Lab and unlimited client galleries. VSCO One costs $499.99 per year, is annual only, and includes unlimited client galleries. The listed annual plan prices and billed amounts differ: Plus is also shown as $29.99 billed annually, Pro as $59.99 billed annually, and VSCO One as $499.99 billed annually. The tiers therefore set out different preset allowances and access to AI Lab and client galleries alongside their listed prices. VSCO is freemium, so users can begin with the Starter plan before choosing a paid option.