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One alternative that I don't see mentioned is Darktable darktable - the photo workflow software . It started as a Linux project, though you can now install on Windows. Very powerful and I personally find the RAW converter gives truer colours. That said, I still use LR primarily because as an overall package it is excellent, especially with regards to tagging and cataloging photos. I've not seen another package that rivals that aspect.
Best of the rest in my view:
Capture One (CO), very good, especially if you are a Fuji or Sony owner and get the free Express option. Produces high contrast/ saturated images if left to it's own devices. Good skin tone options for Portrait photographers. Good tethering options.
DXO Photolab - stunningly good at reducing noise and getting the best sharpness from high ISO images with the Elite version. Great option is you are happy to let the software make all your choices.
Luminar - More of a Lightroom/ Photoshop cross.
ON1 - I did not like the noise reduction, but many swear by this software.
Best value - Darktable (free) or CO, which is also free if you are a Fuji or Sony owner |
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