The Best Lightroom Alternative? How ON1 Compares to Lightroom and Photoshop
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- Опубликовано: 15 июн 2024
- Adobe's Lightroom and Photoshop programs have long been the standard in the photography industry, and for good reason. However, many users complain about Adobe's limited pricing structure, which has allowed a few other companies to get a stake in the photo editing space. One of those Lightroom alternatives is ON1 Photo RAW, made by ON1.
ON1 allows users to buy the software outright and avoid paying a monthly fee. However, is the software good enough to replace Lightroom and Photoshop? In today's video, I compare ON1 Photo RAW to Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop and discuss whether they're viable alternatives for your photo editing needs.
To Purchase ON1 Photo RAW (use code "AUSTINJACKSON20" at checkout): on1.sjv.io/YgjJxm
0:00 - Introduction
0:33 - Adobe Creative Cloud
1:40 - Downside to Lightroom/Photoshop
3:31 - Lightroom/Photoshop Alternatives
4:08 - Price Differences
6:02 - Software Features
7:59 - What ON1 is Missing
8:37 - Comparing Masking Tools
9:02 - Editing Portraits
9:35 - Interface Comparison
10:29 - Final Thoughts
Great comparison! I've been using CS4 and Lightroom 5 since I don't want to pay the subscription prices, but since they are so old I've been considering alternatives. This really helps.
Glad it was helpful! I honestly think ON1 may be a good choice for you.
the ai tools are an absolute game changer
I've had it with Adobe, and making the switch. Looking at a combo of Affinity (already love) and ON1.
Adobe's monthly fee is nuts for such a mature product. i would be perfectly happy with 5 year old photoshop and lightroom... even older. if i own software, i like that the incentive is on the developers to do something that makes me WANT to upgrade. go ahead and earn my money, no problem. but getting paid every month whether you do anything for me or not? must be nice.
That’s the luxury they have by being such a large company with the most popular product!
Worse still, you can't just keep using old versions because they won't support new cameras or lenses even if you don't care about AI masking etc.
They could have had some of my money, but because they don’t even have a month by month subscription , i give my money to somebody else.
Thanks Austin, I have been using On1 for a while and presently trying out LRc. The one feature that I really like in LRc is the masks, add, delete and intersect options are missing in On1. If this was added, i would stay with On1
What are your thoughts on this, BTW, i mainly photo wildlife, no landscape
ON1 has some great masking tools too, and I don’t think I prefer one over the other when it comes to masking.
I've been using ON1 for many years and recently started using PS and LRC. The ON1 no noise is quicker than LRC Denoise. But the masks in LRC are really superb. You can easily add and subtract from a mask. The remove tool in PS is superior to ON1 and is even better than LRC. And of course removal using Generative fill in PS makes the combination of PS and LRC a few degrees better than ON1. The filing systems, export and saving files in ON1 is much better than PS/LRC, which I find to be very confusing after using ON1 for years. Usually, ON1 catches up to PS/LRC with about a year lag. So if they catch up and there are no major improvements to PS/LRC, I'd stick with ON1. But for now, the masking and gererative fill is so strong, that I'm going to continue to use this combination for now.
I consider myself relatively competent with ON1 and have used it as my standard processor for 6 years now. The only features that I find myself missing when I watch editing tutorials are content aware filling and some of the masking plug-ins available in Photoshop.
Yeah, it’s certainly a very well-rounded program.
On1 Photo RAW 24.5 looks to be a big update as regards AI masking, so that might be a turning point.
that you so much for making a video like this
Hope it helps!
Thanks you very much
You are welcome!
Yup - I miss the warping tool! The keystone tool can do it a bit - but not much control over it.
Agreed!
I use both, in case of a problem I'm able tu continue with the other, my first preference is Lightroom Clasic, but as alternatives there are On1 and Rawtherapee, that it's free, I use all of them cause I think that using just one there could be a big problem if it doesn't work for a time, and alternative meke sure I'll continue working on my images. Good camparision!!!
Thanks so much!
ON1 raw 2024 is fast, easy to use and performant! No regrets from my side!
Awesome!
Hey Austin, what is your opinion on adobe sublicensing your work created with their products? Will you make a move to alternatives now that adobe has the option to reuse your contract work created with any adobe products?
I think people are reading into it way too much and it isn't a big deal. I won't switch. It's important for me to use the industry standard as an educator so I'm stuck using Adobe, which is fine with me. I use many of the other apps in the CC.
My only gripe is that on 1 Raw mobile is behind lightroom when it comes down to mobile or tablet work. I'm only starting to get into tablet editing now, and I can def see how it needs improvements
I’ve heard that before. I personally haven’t tried it but I’ll have to give it a shot.
Take a look to photomator and camerabag pro ty for the video
Will do!
I am moving away from adobe because of their recent terms and agreement changes and have exported my documents (jpegs, raws, psd's and tiffs). If I want to access my tiff' layers (if possible at all), would I need the upgraded versions of ON1?
Adobe’s new terms are nothing to worry about. See my video that is coming out this morning.
Can I use DxO PureRAW or Topaz Gigapixel as a plugin to On1 Photo RAW? That is something I would require, it's non-negotiable.
I’m not sure if either one has functionality to launch right as a plugin, but you could easily save and reopen a photo in the software.
Im torn between using On1 or luminair Neo. Not sure which is abit better than the other. Plus i haven't seen much videos on RUclips from creators that do tutorials
I personally think ON1 is far superior to Luminar Neo. Much more complete editor. Luminar is great for AI features and more gimmicky edits, in my opinion.
@@AustinJamesJackson okay I'll go with On1 then.
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for batch photos stick to ON1 Raw Luminar is more of a glorified photoshop for people who prefer presets
I hate they are an annual comtract instead of monthly
You can pay monthly if you want too!
I pay only 9.99 Euros per month. I have access to LR or Camera Raw & PS across all my system (Desktop, Tablet and Phones). Onone is okay for beginners.
Awesome! What do you think ON1 doesn’t have that makes it not as good for experienced photographers?
Only recently has Adobe offered a one-button background replacement command. I had been asking them to add that for a while and they finally did it. Imho, although Adobe has great features, the difficulty to learn the program, the high computing power needed, and the monthly membership fee makes Adobe unattractive. For less than the price of Adobe, I can buy multiple other apps. When combined, those other apps give me better results than Adobe, with less of a learning curve. Also, don't forget, Adobe now owns your work and is using it to train their AI software to put you out of business. It makes no sense to use Adobe when you realize they are trying to destroy you and forcing you to give them access to your work in order to accomplish that destruction.
Adobe doesn't own any of your work or train their AI software using your work. I will agree with your other comments, but it can be harder to find learning videos for the other software.
@@AustinJamesJackson They do train their AI software using your work. They just updated their TOS and it actually says that they will do that and they ask you to agree to it.
I'm not pro-Adobe or anything, but that information is purely false and was misinterpreted to generate a headline and news. Adobe clarified in a blog post earlier this week, which all of a sudden isn't being reported on anymore. You can see it here: blog.adobe.com/en/publish/2024/06/10/updating-adobes-terms-of-use
on1 has 2 update for years and cost as much as Lightroom. plus photoshop if you want to be update
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