Overall Winner
Darktable
beats Adobe Photoshop by 2 points
Darktable 🏆 51/100
Adobe Photoshop 49/100
D
Darktable
Free
VS
A
Adobe Photoshop
From $22.99/mo
The verdict
Darktable scores 51/100 against Adobe Photoshop's 49/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Darktable
Adobe Photoshop
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★★
★★★★★
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Darktable
"Best free RAW photo editor with professional color science"
Pros
Industry-leading RAW processing with non-destructive workflow Professional color management with filmic RGB and OpenCL acceleration Free Lightroom replacement with no subscription
Adobe Photoshop
"Industry-standard editor with unmatched features at premium subscription price"
Pros
Unmatched feature depth with professional color correction and AI generative fill Largest plugin ecosystem in the industry Industry standard for professional print and digital workflows
Pricing & value
| Metric | Darktable | Adobe Photoshop | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Darktable |
| Starting price | Free | From $22.99/mo | Darktable |
Our pick