Darkroom vs darktable
darktable costs $40 less in the first year. Price isn't everything: check what you give up.
| Darkroom | darktable | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free plan · $99.99 once · $9.99/mo · $39.99/yr | Free |
| First year | $40 | $0 |
| Plan | Darkroom+ | Free (GPL 3.0) |
| Made by | Independent company | Open source |
| Platforms | iOS, Mac | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| You give up | Apple devices only: no Windows, Android or web. | No mobile app or cloud sync, and it takes longer to learn. |
| Price source | checked 2026-10-25 | checked 2026-10-24 |
US prices for one person, read on each vendor's own pricing page. Tax not included. Spot a wrong price? Tell us.