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Head-to-head · Photo Preset Libraries

123Presets vs VSCO

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score 123Presets #3 in Photo Preset Libraries 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 123Presets
VSCO #5 in Photo Preset Libraries 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit VSCO

123Presets leads on 0 checks, VSCO on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 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
  • Free planonly VSCO
  • Free trialonly VSCO
  • Most features123Presets · 3 of 3

123Presets scores higher on our rubric for photo preset libraries: 9.0 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

123Presets is the better fit for affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers. VSCO is the better fit for creators wanting presets plus a full editing app.

  • 123Presets fits best

    Affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers

  • VSCO fits best

    Creators wanting presets plus a full editing app

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Side by side

Feature 123Presets 9.0/10 Visit ↗ VSCO 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.7
Ranking #3 in Photo Preset Libraries #5 in Photo Preset Libraries
Best for Affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers Creators wanting presets plus a full editing app
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $15 one-time $2.49/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features 123Presets 3/3 · VSCO 0/3
Video presets ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Commercial license ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Delivery type Download Not checked yet
Included presets 10 presets Not checked yet
Software support Adobe Lightroom Mobile, Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Camera Raw Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • $15 one-time purchase with lifetime access
  • Includes mobile, desktop, and video installation guides
  • Commercial use of edited client photos and videos is permitted
  • Free Starter plan includes 15 standard presets and photo editing.
  • Batch editing supports up to 100 images, with RAW and ProRAW capture.
  • Pro adds client galleries, portfolio sites, and unlimited AI Lab access.
Cons
  • The listed Individual pack contains 10 presets
  • Original preset and LUT files cannot be redistributed
  • Focused on Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw workflows
  • VSCO One is available only with annual billing.
  • Feature availability varies by membership and platform.
  • Its broad toolkit may exceed the needs of preset-only buyers.
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…

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VSCO is a photography platform for editing and sharing photos and videos across the web, iOS, and Android. It suits creators developing a visual style, photographers editing RAW images, and professionals who need client-facing tools…

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  1. 123PresetsPhoto Preset Libraries 9.0Paid
  2. VSCOPhoto Preset Libraries 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

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
  • VSCO — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan includes 15 standard presets and photo editing.
    • Batch editing supports up to 100 images, with RAW and ProRAW capture.
    • Pro adds client galleries, portfolio sites, and unlimited AI Lab access.

    Where it doesn't

    • VSCO One is available only with annual billing.
    • Feature availability varies by membership and platform.
    • Its broad toolkit may exceed the needs of preset-only buyers.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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