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Head-to-head · Photo Preset Libraries

Lightroom Presets by peva3 vs VSCO

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 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
VSCO #5 in Photo Preset Libraries 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit VSCO

Lightroom Presets by peva3 leads on 0 checks, VSCO on 0, and 4 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 scoreLightroom Presets by peva3 · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly VSCO
  • Most featuresLightroom Presets by peva3 · 3 of 3

Lightroom Presets by peva3 scores higher on our rubric for photo preset libraries: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Lightroom Presets by peva3 is the better fit for maximum preset variety on a zero budget. VSCO is the better fit for creators wanting presets plus a full editing app.

  • Lightroom Presets by peva3 fits best

    Maximum preset variety on a zero budget

  • VSCO fits best

    Creators wanting presets plus a full editing app

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Side by side

Feature Lightroom Presets by peva3 9.2/10 Visit ↗ VSCO 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Photo Preset Libraries #5 in Photo Preset Libraries
Best for Maximum preset variety on a zero budget Creators wanting presets plus a full editing app
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan $2.49/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Lightroom Presets by peva3 3/3 · VSCO 0/3
Video presets ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Mobile support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Commercial license ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Delivery type Download Not checked yet
Included presets 445 presets Not checked yet
Software support Lightroom Classic, Lightroom CC Not checked yet
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

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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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. Lightroom Presets by peva3Photo Preset Libraries 9.2Free plan
  2. VSCOPhoto Preset Libraries 8.7Free plan · 7-day trial

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

  • 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.
  • Lightroom Presets by peva39.2/10 · Free plan

    A broad free preset library for Lightroom users who want maximum variety.

    Visit peva3Full verdict →
  • 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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