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123Presets vs Visual Flow
123Presets leads on 0 checks, Visual Flow 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 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Visual Flow leads on included presets: 15 presets versus 10 presets.
123Presets is the better fit for affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers. Visual Flow is the better fit for photographers organizing presets by lighting condition.
- 123Presets fits best
Affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers
- Visual Flow fits best
Photographers organizing presets by lighting condition
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Side by side
| Feature | 123Presets 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Visual Flow 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #3 in Photo Preset Libraries | #4 in Photo Preset Libraries |
| Best for | Affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers | Photographers organizing presets by lighting condition |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $15 one-time | $35 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 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features 123Presets 3/3 · Visual Flow 2/3 | ||
| Video presets | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Delivery type | Download | Download |
| Included presets | 10 presets | 15 presets (best) |
| Software support | Adobe Lightroom Mobile, Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Camera Raw | Adobe Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC/Desktop/Mobile, and 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 → |
Visual Flow is a downloadable preset library for photographers working across changing lighting conditions, including wedding, portrait, family, and fashion work. Its catalog is organized around scenarios such as soft light, hard light,… 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
Visual Flow — where it wins
- Presets are organized around practical lighting scenarios.
- Supports Lightroom Classic, CC, Mobile, and Adobe Camera Raw.
- Includes AI retouching presets, brushes, and scene tools.
Where it doesn't
- There is no free plan to preview the library.
- All sales are final, with no refunds, returns, or exchanges.
- The library is focused on Adobe-compatible workflows.
- 123Presets9.0/10 · Paid
A $15 one-time pack for Lightroom workflows, mobile editing, and video LUTs.
Visit 123PresetsFull verdict → - Visual Flow8.8/10 · Paid
A focused preset library for photographers who need lighting-specific Lightroom workflows.
Visit Visual FlowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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