Head-to-head · Photo Culling Software
FilterPixel vs Cullit
FilterPixel leads on 1 check, Cullit on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFilterPixel · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceCullit · $5.99/mo
- Free planonly FilterPixel
- Free trialonly Cullit
- Most featuresCullit · 6 of 6
FilterPixel scores higher on our rubric for photo culling software: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
FilterPixel offers free plan; Cullit doesn't. Cullit is cheaper to start at $5.99/mo against $14.99/mo. On culling location, FilterPixel gives you Cloud where Cullit offers Local. Cullit offers offline culling; FilterPixel doesn't.
FilterPixel is the better fit for photographers wanting AI culling with a free starting tier. Cullit is the better fit for photographers seeking affordable offline Mac culling.
- FilterPixel fits best
Photographers wanting AI culling with a free starting tier
- Cullit fits best
Photographers seeking affordable offline Mac culling
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Side by side
| Feature | FilterPixel 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Cullit 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Photo Culling Software | #7 in Photo Culling Software |
| Best for | Photographers wanting AI culling with a free starting tier | Photographers seeking affordable offline Mac culling |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $14.99/mo | $5.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | macOS |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community | |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features FilterPixel 5/6 · Cullit 6/6 | ||
| AI-assisted culling | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Side-by-side compare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch culling actions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lightroom integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline culling | — | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Culling location | Cloud | Local |
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| Our verdict | FilterPixel is desktop software for photographers who review and select large batches of images on Windows or macOS. Its AI-assisted technical culling evaluates blur, focus, exposure, expressions, and composition, while DeepCull analyzes… Read the review → |
Cullit is a macOS desktop application for photographers who need to review and select images before editing. It supports folder and SD card import, RAW previews for major camera formats, and local AI analysis of face sharpness, eye state,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FilterPixel — where it wins
- Genre-specific DeepCull analysis with scores and plain-English reasons
- Exports to Lightroom, Capture One, Photoshop, and JPEG workflows
- Free plan includes 4 projects and unlimited photos per Basic Culling project
Where it doesn't
- Processing uses cloud infrastructure rather than offline operation
- Standard limits DeepCull to 2 shoots per month
- Advanced features and team capabilities require higher paid tiers
Cullit — where it wins
- On-device AI analyzes face sharpness, eyes, and smiles
- Batch ratings, flags, labels, and keep/reject decisions
- Exports selections and ratings to Lightroom Classic via XMP sidecars
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS
- No free plan after the 14-day free trial
- One device is included with the listed Pro plans
- FilterPixel9.4/10 · Free plan
A capable cloud-based culling and editing desktop app with a useful free tier.
Visit FilterPixelFull verdict → - Cullit8.5/10 · 14-day trial
Affordable offline Mac culling with batch decisions, comparisons, and Lightroom export.
Visit CullitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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