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Head-to-head · Photo Preset Libraries

Greater Than Gatsby vs VSCO

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Greater Than Gatsby #1 in Photo Preset Libraries 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit site
VSCO #5 in Photo Preset Libraries 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit VSCO

Greater Than Gatsby leads on 0 checks, VSCO on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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 planboth
  • Free trialonly VSCO
  • Most featuresGreater Than Gatsby · 2 of 3

Greater Than Gatsby scores higher on our rubric for photo preset libraries: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

Greater Than Gatsby is the better fit for photographers wanting broad, polished preset coverage. VSCO is the better fit for creators wanting presets plus a full editing app.

  • Greater Than Gatsby fits best

    Photographers wanting broad, polished preset coverage

  • VSCO fits best

    Creators wanting presets plus a full editing app

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Side by side

Feature Greater Than Gatsby 9.4/10 Visit ↗ VSCO 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.7
Ranking #1 in Photo Preset Libraries #5 in Photo Preset Libraries
Best for Photographers wanting broad, polished preset coverage Creators wanting presets plus a full editing app
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $19 one-time $2.49/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Integrations 3 integrations 9 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Greater Than Gatsby 2/3 · VSCO 0/3
Video presets Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Commercial license ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Delivery type Download Not checked yet
Included presets 10 presets Not checked yet
Software support Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC, Adobe Camera Raw Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes 16 Lightroom presets
  • Mobile and desktop files support major Lightroom workflows
  • Collections span portrait, wedding, newborn, lifestyle, and film styles
  • Free Starter plan includes 15 standard presets and photo editing.
  • Batch editing supports up to 100 images, with RAW and ProRAW capture.
  • Pro adds client galleries, portfolio sites, and unlimited AI Lab access.
Cons
  • The Complete Presets Bundle costs $249 one-time
  • Mobile and desktop collections are sold separately
  • Digital sales are final, with no refunds
  • VSCO One is available only with annual billing.
  • Feature availability varies by membership and platform.
  • Its broad toolkit may exceed the needs of preset-only buyers.
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…

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VSCO is a photography platform for editing and sharing photos and videos across the web, iOS, and Android. It suits creators developing a visual style, photographers editing RAW images, and professionals who need client-facing tools…

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  1. Greater Than GatsbyPhoto Preset Libraries 9.4Free plan
  2. VSCOPhoto Preset Libraries 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  • VSCO — where it wins

    • Free Starter plan includes 15 standard presets and photo editing.
    • Batch editing supports up to 100 images, with RAW and ProRAW capture.
    • Pro adds client galleries, portfolio sites, and unlimited AI Lab access.

    Where it doesn't

    • VSCO One is available only with annual billing.
    • Feature availability varies by membership and platform.
    • Its broad toolkit may exceed the needs of preset-only buyers.
  • Greater Than Gatsby9.4/10 · Free plan

    A broad preset library with free samples, mobile support, and bundles up to $249.

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  • VSCO8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

    A broad editing platform for creators who want presets, AI tools, and client features.

    Visit VSCOFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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