AKVIS HDRFactory vs easyHDR

AKVIS HDRFactory7.9Visit easyHDR6.9Visit

Higher score AKVIS HDRFactory #5 in HDR Software 7.9/10 From $69 · 10-day trial ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit AKVIS

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easyHDR #8 in HDR Software 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit easyHDR

• AKVIS HDRFactory fits best

  Cross-platform HDR with plugins

• easyHDR fits best

  Feature-rich HDR with Lightroom

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Side by side

Feature	AKVIS HDRFactory 7.9/10 Visit ↗	easyHDR 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	6.9
Ranking	#5 in HDR Software	#8 in HDR Software
Best for	Cross-platform HDR with plugins	Feature-rich HDR with Lightroom
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$69one-time	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features AKVIS HDRFactory 2/2 · easyHDR 2/2
Batch processing	✓	✓
RAW file support	✓	✓
Specs
HDR merge mode	Both	Both
Tone mapping controls	Multiple	Multiple
HDR output formats	TIFF, BMP, JPEG, WEBP, PNG	OpenEXR, Radiance RGBE, 32-bit TIFF
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux with Wine
Maximum input images	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Combines multi-exposure HDR and single-image pseudo-HDR processing Offers detailed tone mapping, alignment, presets, and batch processing Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with plugin and standalone editions	Combines HDR merging, LDR enhancement, RAW decoding, and tone mapping Includes alignment, ghost removal, layers, masks, and batch processing Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux through Wine, plus Lightroom Classic
Cons	Home Plugin and Home Standalone provide basic functionality Ghost removal and local correction require higher license tiers Commercial use requires the Business license	The product is paid and has no free plan HOME and COMMERCIAL licenses separate non-profit and commercial use Linux usage relies on Wine rather than a listed native Linux version
Our verdict	AKVIS HDRFactory is desktop HDR imaging software for photographers, designers, and digital artists. It combines multiple exposures into HDR images and can create a pseudo-HDR effect from one photo. The software supports Windows, macOS, and… Read the review →	easyHDR is desktop photo-processing software for photographers who need more than basic exposure blending. It supports HDR creation from multiple exposures as well as single-photo enhancement for JPEG and RAW files. Its audience includes… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AKVIS HDRFactory — where it wins

  • Combines multi-exposure HDR and single-image pseudo-HDR processing
  • Offers detailed tone mapping, alignment, presets, and batch processing
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with plugin and standalone editions

  Where it doesn't

  • Home Plugin and Home Standalone provide basic functionality
  • Ghost removal and local correction require higher license tiers
  • Commercial use requires the Business license

• easyHDR — where it wins

  • Combines HDR merging, LDR enhancement, RAW decoding, and tone mapping
  • Includes alignment, ghost removal, layers, masks, and batch processing
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux through Wine, plus Lightroom Classic

  Where it doesn't

  • The product is paid and has no free plan
  • HOME and COMMERCIAL licenses separate non-profit and commercial use
  • Linux usage relies on Wine rather than a listed native Linux version

• AKVIS HDRFactory7.9/10 · From $69 · 10-day trial

  A flexible HDR tool for photographers who want detailed tone control across three desktop platforms.

  Visit AKVISFull verdict →
• easyHDR6.9/10 · Paid

  A broad HDR toolkit for Lightroom users, with perpetual licenses and no free plan.

  Visit easyHDRFull verdict →