Keeper vs Memory Ease

Keeper is a macOS photo culling app for photographers reviewing large shoots and selecting images for editing and delivery. Its keyboard workflow uses single-key shortcuts to rate, pick, reject, filter, and change views. A cursor-following loupe supports full-resolution checks of focus and sharpness. Face detection and similarity grouping assist with review, while the final image selections remain with the photographer. The app exports chosen original files and their matching XMP sidecars to a selected folder. Keeper runs photo review and AI-assisted analysis locally on the Mac, and culling does not require an internet connection. The maker says it is built for Apple Silicon, can handle 10K+ photos, and targets 60 frames per second. It currently supports macOS 15 and later. Blur detection is listed as coming soon. Keeper is paid, with a 30-day trial and a lifetime license listed at $15 as a one-time purchase as an early access price; the regular price is $30. There is no free plan.

Memory Ease is software for wedding photographers to organize events, select photos with AI assistance, and share galleries with clients and guests. Its culling system assesses faces, expressions, and lighting, while photographers make the final selections. Photos can be sent from a camera over FTP during a shoot or uploaded by selecting a laptop folder. Selected images go into a new folder that can be opened in editing software such as Lightroom or Capture One. The Windows and macOS uploader keeps RAW originals on the photographer’s computer and uploads optimized HD versions for cloud processing; originals can optionally be sent for client delivery. Clients can review photos on phones, and guests can scan a venue QR code to find images by face. The service is also listed for Android, iOS, and web. Its desktop uploader requires 4 GB RAM and internet access, but no GPU. Active subscriptions include unlimited storage; delivered photos are retained for clients for life, while gallery links remain available for 90 days after an account lapses. A 30-day trial is offered, with paid plans listed at 7.50 USD and $15 a month.