Lightrooom Alternative

Si. · 27 Dec 2021 at 02:18

Hi,

Just bought myself a Macbook and was looking at getting Lightroom to go with it, however I hate pay monthly subscription software and you don't seem to be able to do a one time purchase.

Are there any good alternatives (Free is good if possible) that people are using instead?

Raymond Lin · 27 Dec 2021 at 02:49

One time Purchase

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adobe-Creative-Cloud-Photography-plan/dp/B00LSU8PYO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=adobe+photography+plan&qid=1640573371&sprefix=adobe+,aps,135&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRVNTOUlLNlA2NDlNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQwMTU3MzdYSFFDUjdPTUMzSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg2MjM5MkU4OFlRMUYxRVowWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Be sure the seller is Amazon Media EU S.à r.l..

robj20 · 27 Dec 2021 at 02:59

Raymond Lin said:
One time Purchase

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adobe-Creative-Cloud-Photography-plan/dp/B00LSU8PYO/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=adobe+photography+plan&qid=1640573371&sprefix=adobe+,aps,135&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyRVNTOUlLNlA2NDlNJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjQwMTU3MzdYSFFDUjdPTUMzSyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDg2MjM5MkU4OFlRMUYxRVowWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

Be sure the seller is Amazon Media EU S.à r.l..

He's just said he doesn't want a lightroom subscription so you suggest a lightroom subscription. Lol

Capture One can be had as a standalone package.

Raymond Lin · 27 Dec 2021 at 03:01

robj20 said:
He's just said he doesn't want a lightroom subscription so you suggest a lightroom subscription. Lol

Capture One can be had as a standalone package.

He said Hates MONTHLY subscription.

I suggested a 1 time purchase? May be he don't mind annual subscription lol Unless he means he wants to own the license for perpetuity?

Side note, I used to buy LR like every year or so when they release a new version, that was a 1 time purchase lol

Si. · 27 Dec 2021 at 04:15

Sorry, to be clear, I don't do any subscription software (Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, anything..).. if I can't buy it and own it outright for myself then It's not for me. I've been bitten by that in the past.

robj20 · 27 Dec 2021 at 06:29

Si. said:
Sorry, to be clear, I don't do any subscription software (Daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, anything..).. if I can't buy it and own it outright for myself then It's not for me. I've been bitten by that in the past.

Take a look at Capture One.

Minstadave · 27 Dec 2021 at 08:14

Darktable is ok and free. Very Lightroomesque.

I tried it for a but but found I really missed the Catologue/DAM functionality of Lightroom.

Affinity is pretty popular, these also Luminar which you can get through Humblebundle:

https://www.humblebundle.com/software/photo-editing-to-max-with-luminar-ai-software

GMac11 · 27 Dec 2021 at 08:34

What level/stage are you at with your photography?
If you are just looking for a bit of casual image enhancement and have a bit of fun with your edits then I’d recommend Luminar - no subscription required there.
For more serious/professional work Capture One is definitely worth looking at however it’s quite expensive (by my standards anyway) and it’s often on sale so could be worth keeping an eye on.

izzop · 3 Jan 2022 at 15:02

ON1 Photo RAW offers a free trial for 14 days.

https://www.on1.com/products/photo-raw/

SAVE 20% Use offer code SDP20 at checkout.

And · 3 Jan 2022 at 15:57

Isn't there a search function for the weekly new threads about a free LR alternative?

izzop · 3 Jan 2022 at 17:34

And said:
Isn't there a search function for the weekly new threads about a free LR alternative?

Only if you're willing to sign up to the monthly subscription

adrichardson81 · 4 Jan 2022 at 12:53

When you say alternative, do you want image management or raw editing? DXO is a great standalone raw editor, but a bit rubbish when it comes to image management. Capture One is better for image management, but is as good on the editing front.

englishpremier · 5 Jan 2022 at 23:58

Didn't Capture One used to be free for Sony users?

For asset management Sony users also have Catalyst Browse.

robj20 · 6 Jan 2022 at 05:44

englishpremier said:
Didn't Capture One used to be free for Sony users?

For asset management Sony users also have Catalyst Browse.

Capture One Express is free yes.

EsaT · 16 Jan 2022 at 15:27

Minstadave said:
Darktable is ok and free. Very Lightroomesque.

I tried it for a but but found I really missed the Catologue/DAM functionality of Lightroom.

DigiKam is more aimed for DAM.
And while not as good for processing, DarkTable or Raw Therapee could be used with it.

9designs2 · 21 Jan 2022 at 18:29

I do just fine with Adobe Elements, still a one time purchase...... Have an old copy of LR (4 I think) never use it