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    darktable

    Open-source photography workflow for RAW development, organization and color adjustments.

    Free.

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    darktable

    3.9/5
    DecentEditorial score
    Free planYes
    ModelFree
    PriceFree
    Verified2026-03-29
    How this score is calculated
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    darktable: when it makes sense.

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    darktable Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    Free.
    Best for
    professionals.
    Alternatives
    Adobe Lightroom, Capture One.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Open-source photography workflow for RAW development, organization and color adjustments.
    Pricing

    How much does darktable cost?

    darktable offers a free plan. Here's the full breakdown of available plans for 2026.

    Free0 €

    Open source.

    Price verified on 2026-03-29
    Comparison

    Best alternatives to darktable.

    2 alternatives to darktable, compared by price, features, and fit for freelancers and small teams.

    ToolPrice/moFree planTT ScoreReplaceableVerdict
    darktableCurrent

    Open-source photography workflow for RAW development, organization and color adjustments.

    		Free
    3.9
    		n/a
    Adobe Lightroom

    The standard for RAW photo management and editing.

    		Free
    3.5
    		n/a
    Capture One

    The RAW editing software preferred by professional photographers.

    		24€
    3.5
    		n/a

    ToolTrim Score · Independent editorial analysis · Not a user rating

    Which profile should pick what

    ProfileRecommendation
    Solo / freelanceAdobe Lightroom is often enough
    TeamAdobe Lightroom can be justified
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    Audience

    Who is darktable for?

    Features

    What darktable covers.

    Photo editing
    Raw
    Catalogue photo
    Color grading
    Photo
    Rating

    Our verdict on darktable.

    3.9/5

    Decent

    ToolTrim editorial score · Independent analysis

    Why this score

    darktable is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, use cases that still depend on your specific context.

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    What is darktable used for?

    Open-source photography workflow for RAW development, organization and color adjustments.

    How much does darktable cost?

    darktable costs €0 (free). Price verified on 2026-03-29.

    Is darktable suitable for beginners?

    darktable suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is darktable worth the price?

    It depends on your usage. See our verdict above.

    What are the best alternatives to darktable?

    The main alternatives to darktable are: Adobe Lightroom, Capture One. Free alternatives: Adobe Lightroom.

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