Luminar Neo vs PhotoQuill
Luminar Neo
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| Figure | Luminar Neo | PhotoQuill |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $9.90/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 7 |
| Spec score · Photo editors | 8.9 (#11) | 8.9 (#16) |
| Spec score · AI Photo Editors | 8.6 (#27) | 8.7 (#23) |
| Free plan | No | 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
PhotoQuill
- FreeFree
- Lite$9.90 a month
- Pro$24.90 a month
- Premium$49.90 a month
- Annual VIP$249.90 a year
- Credit Pack$9.90, paid once
- Pay As You Go$9.90, paid once
In their own words
Luminar Neo
Luminar Neo has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PhotoQuill
PhotoQuill is a browser-based photo editor for image adjustments, layered work and optional AI editing. Its editor supports layers, opacity, masks, blending modes and non-destructive editing. Users can open, edit and export layered PSD files, as well as work with PNG, JPG, WebP, BMP, GIF, SVG, HDR and EXR formats. It runs in modern browsers on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, tablets and mobile devices. The core browser editor is free, with no watermarks or hidden fees, and does not require an account. Optional AI tools include background removal, object and colour changes, filters and image generation; AI generation uses credits. Accounts receive 10 free credits at registration and 5 free credits daily. Images and AI processing stay on the user's device. Paid plans start at $9.90 a month, and credit top-ups are also available. Paid plans include commercial licensing, with full commercial rights on Premium. Subscriptions can be changed or cancelled at any time without lock-in contracts or fees.