Keeper vs PhotoCuller
Keeper
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| Figure | Keeper | PhotoCuller |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Photo Culling Software | 8.7 (#4) | 7.7 (#19) |
| Offline use | Keeper does not require an internet connection for culling, according to the product page. | The maker says culling works offline on Mac, iPad, and iPhone. |
| Support | The FAQ directs users to [email protected] for help. | All purchase options include support, which customers can contact by email for questions, bug reports, or feature suggestions. |
| System requirement | The stated requirement is macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later with an Apple Silicon-optimized workflow. | The Mac download requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later and Apple Silicon. |
Plans
Keeper
- Keeper FreeFree
- Keeper UnlimitedPrice not published
- Keeper FamilyPrice not published
- Lifetime License$15, paid once
In their own words
Keeper
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.
PhotoCuller
PhotoCuller has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.