ON1 Photo RAW vs PhotoScape X

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.

PhotoScape X is a free photo editor for macOS and Windows that fixes and enhances images. Editing tools include cropping, resizing, color adjustment, film effects, overlays, HDR, dehaze, curves, levels, and sharpening. Brushes provide spot healing, mixing, mosaic, effects, and painting, alongside red-eye correction, liquify, and clone stamp tools. Cut Out removes image backgrounds. The app also includes a batch editor, viewer, collage maker, animated GIF creator, combine and print tools, screen capture, color picker, and RAW support. Layer editing, masking, AI retouching, and a Photos Extension are listed features. The Free plan costs nothing with in-app purchases; Pro features are available as an in-app purchase, with no listed Pro price. The Mac app requires macOS 13.0 or later. The App Store lists Mac availability, English plus 11 additional languages, and Mooii Tech as developer.