OM Workspace vs ON1 Photo RAW

OM Workspace is free photo-selection and editing software for photographers working with large collections. It groups sequential shots by shutter release or scene, then uses a focus analyzer to sort images by relative focus and follow a selected evaluation area as a subject moves. Light Box displays multiple images for comparison, and five rating levels provide filtering. Editing includes exposure, white balance, tone, color, distortion correction, Art Filter, and tools to combine, cut, or extract video. The application records RAW processing and editing details, supports returning to original settings, and copies edits to selected images. AI Noise Reduction uses deep learning on RAW files from supported camera models, subject to stated ISO and image-type limits. USB RAW processing uses a connected supported camera’s processing engine with camera and file restrictions. It runs on Windows and macOS. The free download is for camera users and requires a camera serial number.

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.