Aftershoot vs Selekt

Aftershoot9.3Visit Selekt8.6Visit

Higher score Aftershoot #2 in Photo Culling Software 9.3/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 6 features Visit Aftershoot

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Selekt #6 in Photo Culling Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Selekt

• Aftershoot fits best

  Studios needing culling plus editing

• Selekt fits best

  Photographers wanting hybrid culling with a free plan

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Side by side

Feature	Aftershoot 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Selekt 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Photo Culling Software	#6 in Photo Culling Software
Best for	Studios needing culling plus editing	Photographers wanting hybrid culling with a free plan
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$10/mo	A$16/mo
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	macOS, Windows
Support	Email, Community, Docs · 24/7	Email
Integrations	7 integrations	2 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Aftershoot 0/6 · Selekt 5/6
AI-assisted culling	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
RAW preview	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Side-by-side compare	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Batch culling actions	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Lightroom integration	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Offline culling	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Culling location	Not checked yet	Hybrid
Our review
Pros	Detects duplicates, blur, closed eyes, and exposure issues Supports RAW editing, batch adjustments, and learned editing profiles Connects with Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and client galleries	On-device scoring and grouping work offline RAW/JPEG previews with side-by-side comparisons Exports to Lightroom, Capture One, XMP, and social presets
Cons	No free plan Desktop access is limited to Windows and macOS Core capabilities are split across separate paid plans	Cloud analysis, sync, and proofing require connectivity Pro's higher cloud AI allowance uses in-app top-ups Designed for macOS and Windows desktop workflows
Our verdict	Aftershoot is desktop software for photographers and studios managing high-volume shoots, including weddings, portraits, and events. It combines AI-assisted culling with batch editing, RAW processing, portrait retouching, export tools, and… Read the review →	Selekt is a desktop photo library and culling application for photographers working through photo shoots. It imports and organizes images, groups related frames and bursts, previews RAW and JPEG files, and supports pick, maybe, reject, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Aftershoot — where it wins

  • Detects duplicates, blur, closed eyes, and exposure issues
  • Supports RAW editing, batch adjustments, and learned editing profiles
  • Connects with Lightroom Classic, Capture One, and client galleries

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Desktop access is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Core capabilities are split across separate paid plans

• Selekt — where it wins

  • On-device scoring and grouping work offline
  • RAW/JPEG previews with side-by-side comparisons
  • Exports to Lightroom, Capture One, XMP, and social presets

  Where it doesn't

  • Cloud analysis, sync, and proofing require connectivity
  • Pro's higher cloud AI allowance uses in-app top-ups
  • Designed for macOS and Windows desktop workflows

• Aftershoot9.3/10 · 30-day trial

  A desktop workflow for photographers combining AI culling, editing, retouching, and galleries.

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• Selekt8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free hybrid culling workflow with local scoring, RAW previews, and cloud analysis options.

  Visit SelektFull verdict →