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Lightroom Presets by peva3 vs Contrastly Lightroom Presets
Lightroom Presets by peva3 leads on 1 check, Contrastly Lightroom Presets on 1, and 3 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
- Most featuresLightroom Presets by peva3 · 3 of 3
Lightroom Presets by peva3 scores higher on our rubric for photo preset libraries: 9.2 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.
Lightroom Presets by peva3 offers free plan; Contrastly Lightroom Presets doesn't. Contrastly Lightroom Presets leads on included presets: 1450 presets versus 445 presets.
Lightroom Presets by peva3 is the better fit for maximum preset variety on a zero budget. Contrastly Lightroom Presets is the better fit for buyers needing a large preset bundle.
- Lightroom Presets by peva3 fits best
Maximum preset variety on a zero budget
- Contrastly Lightroom Presets fits best
Buyers needing a large preset bundle
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Side by side
| Feature | Lightroom Presets by peva3 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | Contrastly Lightroom Presets 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Photo Preset Libraries | #7 in Photo Preset Libraries |
| Best for | Maximum preset variety on a zero budget | Buyers needing a large preset bundle |
| Pricing model | Free | Paid |
| Starting price | Free plan | $549 one-time |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Lightroom Presets by peva3 3/3 · Contrastly Lightroom Presets 2/3 | ||
| Video presets | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commercial license | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Delivery type | Download | Download |
| Included presets | 445 presets | 1450 presets (best) |
| Software support | Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC | Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Camera Raw |
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| 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… 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
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
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
- Lightroom Presets by peva39.2/10 · Free plan
A broad free preset library for Lightroom users who want maximum variety.
Visit peva3Full 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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