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Head-to-head · Photo Preset Libraries

Lightroom Presets by peva3 vs 123Presets

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Lightroom Presets by peva3 #2 in Photo Preset Libraries 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit peva3
123Presets #3 in Photo Preset Libraries 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit 123Presets

Lightroom Presets by peva3 leads on 1 check, 123Presets on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLightroom Presets by peva3 · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Lightroom Presets by peva3

Lightroom Presets by peva3 scores higher on our rubric for photo preset libraries: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Lightroom Presets by peva3 leads on included presets: 445 presets versus 10 presets.

Lightroom Presets by peva3 is the better fit for maximum preset variety on a zero budget. 123Presets is the better fit for affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers.

  • Lightroom Presets by peva3 fits best

    Maximum preset variety on a zero budget

  • 123Presets fits best

    Affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers

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Side by side

Feature Lightroom Presets by peva3 9.2/10 Visit ↗ 123Presets 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #2 in Photo Preset Libraries #3 in Photo Preset Libraries
Best for Maximum preset variety on a zero budget Affordable Lightroom and video preset buyers
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free plan $15 one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email · 24/7
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Lightroom Presets by peva3 3/3 · 123Presets 3/3
Video presets ✓ ✓
Mobile support ✓ ✓
Commercial license ✓ ✓
Specs
Delivery type Download Download
Included presets 445 presets (best) 10 presets
Software support Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC Adobe Lightroom Mobile, Adobe Lightroom, Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Camera Raw
Our review
Pros
  • 445 free XMP presets across varied creative categories
  • Includes film, cinematic, monochrome, seasonal and geographic looks
  • Downloadable folders include mobile, social and video LUT references
  • $15 one-time purchase with lifetime access
  • Includes mobile, desktop, and video installation guides
  • Commercial use of edited client photos and videos is permitted
Cons
  • Documented software support centers on Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC
  • Platform support is limited to Windows and macOS
  • No integrations are listed beyond downloadable preset folders
  • The listed Individual pack contains 10 presets
  • Original preset and LUT files cannot be redistributed
  • Focused on Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw workflows
Our verdict

Lightroom Presets by peva3 is a free, open-source collection of 445 XMP presets for Adobe Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC. It is aimed at photographers who want a large range of downloadable looks without a paid plan. The library spans…

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123Presets sells downloadable Lightroom preset collections and video LUTs for photographers, creators, brands, and wedding professionals. Its collections cover portrait, wedding, travel, lifestyle, and other editing styles. Files are…

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  1. Lightroom Presets by peva3Photo Preset Libraries 9.2Free plan
  2. 123PresetsPhoto Preset Libraries 9.0Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Lightroom Presets by peva3 — where it wins

    • 445 free XMP presets across varied creative categories
    • Includes film, cinematic, monochrome, seasonal and geographic looks
    • Downloadable folders include mobile, social and video LUT references

    Where it doesn't

    • Documented software support centers on Lightroom Classic and Lightroom CC
    • Platform support is limited to Windows and macOS
    • No integrations are listed beyond downloadable preset folders

  • 123Presets — where it wins

    • $15 one-time purchase with lifetime access
    • Includes mobile, desktop, and video installation guides
    • Commercial use of edited client photos and videos is permitted

    Where it doesn't

    • The listed Individual pack contains 10 presets
    • Original preset and LUT files cannot be redistributed
    • Focused on Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw workflows

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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