Overall Winner
Paint.NET
beats Darktable by 0 points
Paint.NET 🏆 51/100
Darktable 51/100
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Paint.NET
Free
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Darktable
Free
The verdict
Paint.NET scores 51/100 against Darktable's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Paint.NET
Darktable
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Paint.NET
"Free fast Windows photo editor with layers and plugin extensibility"
Pros
Free lightweight editor with fast performance on Windows Layer support with extensive effects and plugins Simple interface accessible for beginners
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | Paint.NET | Darktable | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Paint.NET |
Our pick