Now some of this stuff is subjective, but for me, these functionalities have seen my workflow and my image quality improve. I own Capture One 12, Capture One 20 and Capture One 21. I have typically purchased the perpetual licence for Capture one. Capture One, on the other hand, has more tools and is, therefore, more expensive if you go the subscription route. Adobe appeals to a wider audience and aims at capturing people who don’t consider themselves photographers but take photos. If having the latest version with updates is the most important, Lightroom is cheaper. Make sure to check out options available in your country. The approximate cost is subject to change. Capture One still allows you to buy each version and own it forever (if you aren’t fussed about getting each update). Some features aren’t available in Capture One as they don’t appeal to the same audience as Lightroom.īecause you can buy a full, perpetual licence and own it forever, Capture One is the cheaper option.Īdobe moved away from the ability to have a perpetual licence with their software.

Tool/ FunctionĬan edit multiple photos side by side individually ?īoth Lightroom & Capture One have different strengths here. Which makes for a better workflow once you get used to it. Lightroom is simpler and cleaner because it has access to fewer tools, but mostly because of the way it splits up the Library and Develop Module. That does come with what feels like an overwhelming interface at first. Capture One does allow for a more fully customisable workflow and workspace.

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