SilverFast vs SoftLoaf Negative
SilverFast
silverfast.comSoftLoaf Negative
softloaflab.comSide by side
| Figure | SilverFast | SoftLoaf Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $2.49/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Photo Scanning Software | 8.4 (#8) | 7.4 (#24) |
| Calibration | Automatic IT8 color calibration is included in Ai Studio. | It uses measurements from a standard 24-patch target to build a color correction matrix for the camera, lens, and light digitization setup. |
| Purpose | SilverFast scanner software is individually adjusted for about 340 scanner models to digitize analog images. | SoftLoaf Negative is a film negative conversion workflow built for film digitization with camera capture and scanner input. |
| Support | SilverFast provides a Help Center, FAQs, video tutorials, manuals, and a support tool. | The support page asks users to report the version, operating system, input format, and exact reproduction steps; product feedback goes to [email protected]. |
Plans
SilverFast
- SilverFast SE$49, paid once
- SilverFast SE Plus$99, paid once
- SilverFast Ai StudioPrice not published
In their own words
SilverFast
SilverFast is scanner and digital imaging software for digitizing photos, slides, negatives, and Kodachromes. Its scanner software is individually adjusted for about 340 scanner models. WorkflowPilot guides image-processing tasks, while color management, scanner-specific profiles, NegaFix, automatic and manual optimization, and dust and scratch removal provide tools for scan work. Some functions, including infrared dust removal and Multi-Exposure, depend on scanner hardware. Ai Studio includes automatic IT8 color calibration. The Archive Suite can save scans as RAW files, which may preserve an infrared channel for later dust and scratch removal. SilverFast HDR works with scanned and other digital images; HDR Studio adds color restoration, exposure compensation, sharpening, and related controls for 64-bit/48-bit image data. JobManager handles scan sequences and batch optimization. The software runs on Windows and macOS as a standalone application or Photoshop plug-in; iOS is also listed. SilverFast SE costs $49, paid once, SE Plus $99, paid once, and Ai Studio $249,349, paid once. A free trial is available.
SoftLoaf Negative
SoftLoaf Negative has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.