Luminar Neo vs ON1 Photo RAW
Luminar Neo
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ON1 Photo RAW
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| Figure | Luminar Neo | ON1 Photo RAW |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $7.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 9 |
| Spec score · Photo Editing Software | 8.9 (#13) | 9.2 (#7) |
| Spec score · Photo editors | 8.9 (#11) | 9.2 (#6) |
| Spec score · RAW Photo Processing Software | 8.5 (#4) | 8.5 (#5) |
| Spec score · Panorama Stitching Software | 8.6 (#5) | 8.8 (#4) |
| Spec score · Photography Software | 8.5 (#7) | 8.6 (#5) |
| Spec score · AI Photo Editors | 8.6 (#27) | 8.8 (#19) |
| AI retouching | Yes | Yes |
| Batch editing | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud sync | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2008 | 2005 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | The desktop app works as a plug-in for Lightroom Classic, Photoshop and Apple Photos. | Photo RAW lists optional integration with Photoshop CC, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom Classic, Apple Photos, and Affinity Photo; MAX adds plugin compatibility for Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. |
| Layer editing | Yes | Yes |
| Masking tools | Yes | Super Select AI, subject and background masks, and AI depth masks support targeted edits. |
| Platform | multi-platform | desktop |
| RAW support | Luminar supports more than 1,000 cameras and formats including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, CR2, CR3, NEF, ORF and RAF. | Yes |
Plans
Luminar Neo
- Desktop Only$129, paid once
- All Platforms$159, paid once
- Max$199, paid once
- Perpetual Desktop License$129, paid once
- Cross-device Perpetual License$159, paid once
- Max Perpetual License$199, paid once
ON1 Photo RAW
- Photo RAW 2027Priced on request
- Photo RAW MAX 2027Priced on request
- ON1 Photo RAW MAXPriced on request
- ON1 Photo StudioPriced on request
- ON1 Photo RAW MAX Subscription trial$7.99 a month
- ON1 Photo RAW MAX$89.99 a year
- Photo RAW 2027$99.99, paid once
- Photo RAW MAX 2027$169.99, paid once
- ON1 Photo Studio$179.99 a year
In their own words
Luminar Neo
Luminar Neo has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
ON1 Photo RAW
ON1 Photo RAW is paid desktop software for photographers who want RAW processing, editing, organization and export in one application. It supports batch editing, layers, masking, AI retouching and cloud sync, and browses files where they are stored while providing tags, albums, stacking and AI keywording. Built-in AI tools include NoNoise AI, Resize AI, Generative Erase, Sky Swap AI, Restore AI and Brilliance AI. Super Select AI, subject and background masks and AI depth masks target specific areas. Optional connections are listed for Photoshop CC, Photoshop Elements, Lightroom Classic, Apple Photos and Affinity Photo; MAX adds Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom plugins. Restore AI uses cloud processing, and ON1 says submitted photos are not used to train models. The standard edition installs on two computers, MAX on three, and subscriptions on up to five, depending on plan. A 30-day trial is available, with no free plan.