ON1 Photo RAW vs Photomator
ON1 Photo RAW
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Photomator
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| Figure | ON1 Photo RAW | Photomator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.50/mo | $2.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 5 |
| Spec score · Photo Editing Software | 9.2 (#7) | 8.7 (#22) |
| Spec score · Photography Software | 8.6 (#5) | 8.1 (#11) |
| Spec score · RAW Photo Processing Software | 8.5 (#5) | 8.0 (#11) |
| AI retouching | Yes | Yes |
| Batch editing | Yes | Photomator can apply workflows to hundreds of photos and copy and paste adjustments between photos. |
| Cloud sync | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | 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. | The App Store listing says edits sync with Photos or Files and that iCloud Drive supports edit syncing across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. |
| Masking | Super Select AI, subject and background masks, and AI depth masks support targeted edits. | Yes |
| Platform | desktop | multi-platform |
| RAW photo support | Yes | The product page says Photomator supports over 750 RAW image formats, including Apple ProRAW. |
Plans
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
Photomator
- Monthly Subscription$7.99 a month
- Free downloadFree
- Yearly Subscription$29.99 a year
- Exclusive Lifetime Offer$79.99, paid once
- Lifetime$119.99, paid once
In their own words
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.
Photomator
Photomator is a photo editor for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It supports more than 750 RAW image formats, including Apple ProRAW, and offers nondestructive controls for brightness, contrast, exposure, curves, and color balance. AI selection tools can identify subjects, skies, and backgrounds; users can also use masks and brush selections. The Repair tool removes small imperfections or entire objects. Other listed machine-learning tools include Auto Enhance, Super Resolution, Smart Deband, Denoise, and ML Crop. Photomator works with the Photos library and Apple File System, and can edit files on devices, external drives, and cloud services. Edits sync with Photos or Files, while iCloud Drive supports syncing edits across Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It can import and export LUTs for use with other apps. The App Store describes a free download with in-app purchases. A monthly subscription is listed at $7.99 per month; an exclusive lifetime offer is $79.99 once. Requirements include iOS 17 or later, iPadOS 17 or later, macOS 13 or later, and visionOS 1 or later for Apple Vision.