Head-to-head · Photo Preset Libraries
Greater Than Gatsby vs Contrastly Lightroom Presets
Greater Than Gatsby leads on 1 check, Contrastly Lightroom Presets on 1, and 2 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 scoreGreater Than Gatsby · 9.4/10
- Free planonly Greater Than Gatsby
Greater Than Gatsby scores higher on our rubric for photo preset libraries: 9.4 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Greater Than Gatsby offers free plan; Contrastly Lightroom Presets doesn't. Contrastly Lightroom Presets leads on included presets: 1450 presets versus 10 presets.
Greater Than Gatsby is the better fit for photographers wanting broad, polished preset coverage. Contrastly Lightroom Presets is the better fit for buyers needing a large preset bundle.
- Greater Than Gatsby fits best
Photographers wanting broad, polished preset coverage
- Contrastly Lightroom Presets fits best
Buyers needing a large preset bundle
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Side by side
| Feature | Greater Than Gatsby 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | Contrastly Lightroom Presets 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #1 in Photo Preset Libraries | #7 in Photo Preset Libraries |
| Best for | Photographers wanting broad, polished preset coverage | Buyers needing a large preset bundle |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $19 one-time | $549 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 3 integrations | 3 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Greater Than Gatsby 2/3 · Contrastly Lightroom Presets 2/3 | ||
| Video presets | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Delivery type | Download | Download |
| Included presets | 10 presets | 1450 presets (best) |
| Software support | Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Adobe Camera Raw | Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw |
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| Our verdict | Greater Than Gatsby creates downloadable Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions for photographers who want ready-made editing styles across portrait, wedding, newborn, lifestyle, film, black-and-white, and light-and-airy work. It supports… Read the review → |
Contrastly Lightroom Presets is a downloadable collection of more than 1,450 presets for Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw. It is aimed at photographers who want ready-made starting points for editing, including… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Greater Than Gatsby — where it wins
- Free plan includes 16 Lightroom presets
- Mobile and desktop files support major Lightroom workflows
- Collections span portrait, wedding, newborn, lifestyle, and film styles
Where it doesn't
- The Complete Presets Bundle costs $249 one-time
- Mobile and desktop collections are sold separately
- Digital sales are final, with no refunds
Contrastly Lightroom Presets — where it wins
- More than 1,450 presets across varied photographic themes
- Supports Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, and Adobe Camera Raw
- Includes RAW/JPG support, mobile sync, and lifetime updates
Where it doesn't
- The Complete Bundle costs $549 as a one-time purchase
- Mobile synchronization follows computer installation
- Designed around Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw workflows
- Greater Than Gatsby9.4/10 · Free plan
A broad preset library with free samples, mobile support, and bundles up to $249.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Contrastly Lightroom Presets8.5/10 · Paid
A very large preset collection with broad themes, mobile sync, and a high upfront price.
Visit ContrastlyFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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