Capture One vs ON1 Photo RAW

Capture One9.0Visit ON1 Photo RAW8.6Visit

Higher score Capture One #3 in Photo Editing Software 9.0/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Capture One

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ON1 Photo RAW #6 in Photo Editing Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ON1

• Capture One fits best

  Professional RAW and tethered workflows

• ON1 Photo RAW fits best

  All-in-one desktop RAW editing

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Side by side

Feature	Capture One 9.0/10 Visit ↗	ON1 Photo RAW 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in Photo Editing Software	#6 in Photo Editing Software
Best for	Professional RAW and tethered workflows	All-in-one desktop RAW editing
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	7 days	30 days
Free trial length	7 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile, Cloud	Desktop, Cloud
Platforms	Windows, macOS, iOS	Windows, macOS
Support	Tickets, Docs	Tickets, Docs, Community
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Capture One 6/6 · ON1 Photo RAW 6/6
RAW photo support	✓	✓
Layer editing	✓	✓
Masking tools	✓	✓
Batch editing	✓	✓
Cloud sync	✓	✓
AI retouching	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Multi-platform	Desktop
Our review
Pros	Deep RAW conversion, layers, masks, and AI retouching Tethered capture with camera control for supported cameras Catalogs, Sessions, batch editing, and cloud synchronization	Combines RAW editing, layers, masking, organization, and batch processing Includes HDR, panorama, focus stacking, and time-lapse tools Adds AI retouching, Generative Erase, Sky Swap, and cloud synchronization
Cons	No free plan Desktop Pro and Studio pricing is not shown here Mobile editing is available on iPhone and iPad	No free plan is available The desktop application supports only Windows and macOS The listed subscription uses annual billing rather than monthly billing
Our verdict	Capture One is photo editing software for professional photographers, studios, and image creators who need RAW processing, tethered capture, organized photo libraries, and non-destructive editing. Its desktop software runs on macOS and… Read the review →	ON1 Photo RAW is desktop photo editing software for photographers who want RAW processing, organization, layer-based editing, masking, retouching, effects, and export in one application. It is aimed at hobbyists, enthusiasts, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Capture One — where it wins

  • Deep RAW conversion, layers, masks, and AI retouching
  • Tethered capture with camera control for supported cameras
  • Catalogs, Sessions, batch editing, and cloud synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan
  • Desktop Pro and Studio pricing is not shown here
  • Mobile editing is available on iPhone and iPad

• ON1 Photo RAW — where it wins

  • Combines RAW editing, layers, masking, organization, and batch processing
  • Includes HDR, panorama, focus stacking, and time-lapse tools
  • Adds AI retouching, Generative Erase, Sky Swap, and cloud synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The desktop application supports only Windows and macOS
  • The listed subscription uses annual billing rather than monthly billing

• Capture One9.0/10 · 7-day trial

  A deep choice for professional RAW and tethered workflows, without a free plan.

  Visit Capture OneFull verdict →
• ON1 Photo RAW8.6/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad desktop RAW editor with layers, masking, organization, AI, and cloud sync.

  Visit ON1Full verdict →