Overall Winner
Paint.NET
beats Luminar Neo by 0 points
Paint.NET 🏆 51/100
Luminar Neo 51/100
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Paint.NET
Free
VS
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Luminar Neo
From $49/mo
The verdict
Paint.NET scores 51/100 against Luminar Neo's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Paint.NET
Luminar Neo
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
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
Luminar Neo
"AI-powered editor with innovative tools but performance and pricing concerns"
Pros
Innovative AI tools for sky replacement and scene relighting One-click removal of dust spots, power lines, and distractions Review platform users rate it highly for ease of use
Pricing & value
| Metric | Paint.NET | Luminar Neo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Paint.NET |
| Starting price | Free | From $49/mo | Paint.NET |
Our pick