Head-to-head · Photo Preset Libraries
123Presets vs Contrastly Lightroom Presets
123Presets leads on 0 checks, Contrastly Lightroom Presets on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest score123Presets · 9.0/10
- Most features123Presets · 3 of 3
123Presets scores higher on our rubric for photo preset libraries: 9.0 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.
Contrastly Lightroom Presets leads on included presets: 1450 presets versus 10 presets.
123Presets is the better fit for affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers. Contrastly Lightroom Presets is the better fit for buyers needing a large preset bundle.
- 123Presets fits best
Affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers
- Contrastly Lightroom Presets fits best
Buyers needing a large preset bundle
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Side by side
| Feature | 123Presets 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Contrastly Lightroom Presets 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #3 in Photo Preset Libraries | #7 in Photo Preset Libraries |
| Best for | Affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers | Buyers needing a large preset bundle |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $15 one-time | $549 one-time |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 4 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business |
| Features 123Presets 3/3 · Contrastly Lightroom Presets 2/3 | ||
| Video presets | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Delivery type | Download | Download |
| Included presets | 10 presets | 1450 presets (best) |
| Software support | Adobe Lightroom Mobile, Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Camera Raw | Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw |
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| Our verdict | 123Presets sells downloadable Lightroom preset collections and video LUTs for photographers, creators, brands, and wedding professionals. Its collections cover portrait, wedding, travel, lifestyle, and other editing styles. Files are… Read the review → |
Contrastly Lightroom Presets is a downloadable collection of more than 1,450 presets for Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw. It is aimed at photographers who want ready-made starting points for editing, including… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
123Presets — where it wins
- $15 one-time purchase with lifetime access
- Includes mobile, desktop, and video installation guides
- Commercial use of edited client photos and videos is permitted
Where it doesn't
- The listed Individual pack contains 10 presets
- Original preset and LUT files cannot be redistributed
- Focused on Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw workflows
Contrastly Lightroom Presets — where it wins
- More than 1,450 presets across varied photographic themes
- Supports Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw
- Includes RAW/JPG support, mobile sync, and lifetime updates
Where it doesn't
- The Complete Bundle costs $549 as a one-time purchase
- Mobile synchronization follows computer installation
- Designed around Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw workflows
- 123Presets9.0/10 · Paid
A $15 one-time pack for Lightroom workflows, mobile editing, and video LUTs.
Visit 123PresetsFull verdict → - Contrastly Lightroom Presets8.5/10 · Paid
A very large preset collection with broad themes, mobile sync, and a high upfront price.
Visit ContrastlyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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