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PhotoDirector vs SODA

PhotoDirector

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SODA

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FigurePhotoDirectorSODA
Price fromFreeFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WindowsYes—
macOSYes—
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
Plans published54
Spec score · Photo Editing Software9.0 (#11)7.9 (#97)
Spec score · Photo editors8.9 (#12)8.2 (#46)
Spec score · AI Photo Editors8.5 (#31)7.9 (#63)
AI retouchingYesYes
Batch editingYesYes
Founded19962015
Free planYesYes
HeadquartersNew Taipei City, TaiwanSeongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
Platformmulti-platformmulti-platform

Plans

PhotoDirector

  • PhotoDirector 365 EssentialFree
  • PhotoDirector 365Price not published
  • PhotoDirector 2027$119.99 a month
  • PhotoDirector EssentialFree
  • PhotoDirector 2027$119.99, paid once

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SODA

  • SODA VIPPrice not published
  • FreeFree
  • SODA VIP monthly subscription$9.99 a month
  • SODA VIP annual subscription$59.99 a year

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In their own words

PhotoDirector

PhotoDirector is generative-AI photo editing software for creating, enhancing, and transforming images. Edit by Chat turns plain-language requests into guided editing actions, while Quick Action suggests changes such as enhancement, background blur, color correction, and cleanup. Generative features include image generation, image-to-video, character motion swap, multi-face swap, AI try-on, and object replacement. For detailed editing, PhotoDirector supports RAW files, batch work, image organization, layers, masks, blending modes, compositing, exposure, HSL, curves, sharpening, and lens correction. Its stock feature provides access to iStock by Getty Images. PhotoDirector Essential is free without a time limit, but advanced AI tools and selected export options are restricted. Mac and Windows versions are separate products, and a license does not transfer between them. Internet access is required for activation, subscription access, online services, some features, and updates. The free plan requires no payment information.

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SODA

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