ON1 HDR vs AKVIS HDRFactory

ON1 HDR8.0Visit AKVIS HDRFactory7.9Visit

Higher score ON1 HDR #4 in HDR Software 8.0/10 30-day trial ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit ON1 HDR

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AKVIS HDRFactory #5 in HDR Software 7.9/10 From $69 · 10-day trial ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit AKVIS

• ON1 HDR fits best

  AI-assisted desktop HDR editing

• AKVIS HDRFactory fits best

  Cross-platform HDR with plugins

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Side by side

Feature	ON1 HDR 8.0/10 Visit ↗	AKVIS HDRFactory 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	7.9
Ranking	#4 in HDR Software	#5 in HDR Software
Best for	AI-assisted desktop HDR editing	Cross-platform HDR with plugins
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$69one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	10 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features ON1 HDR 2/2 · AKVIS HDRFactory 2/2
Batch processing	✓	✓
RAW file support	✓	✓
Specs
HDR merge mode	Both	Both
Tone mapping controls	Advanced	Multiple
HDR output formats	PSD, TIF, JPG, PNG, HEIC	TIFF, BMP, JPEG, WEBP, PNG
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Maximum input images	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	Merges bracketed exposures or creates HDR looks from a single RAW photo Automatic alignment, ghost removal, motion control, and batch processing AI masking, layers, advanced tone mapping, and RAW support for over 800 cameras	Combines multi-exposure HDR and single-image pseudo-HDR processing Offers detailed tone mapping, alignment, presets, and batch processing Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with plugin and standalone editions
Cons	No free plan is available Runs on Windows and macOS rather than mobile platforms Photo RAW MAX may be broader than needed for HDR-only workflows	Home Plugin and Home Standalone provide basic functionality Ghost removal and local correction require higher license tiers Commercial use requires the Business license
Our verdict	ON1 HDR is desktop photo-editing software for photographers who merge exposure brackets or create HDR looks from single RAW images. It suits landscape, architecture, real-estate, hobbyist, and professional photography workflows. The… Read the review →	AKVIS HDRFactory is desktop HDR imaging software for photographers, designers, and digital artists. It combines multiple exposures into HDR images and can create a pseudo-HDR effect from one photo. The software supports Windows, macOS, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ON1 HDR — where it wins

  • Merges bracketed exposures or creates HDR looks from a single RAW photo
  • Automatic alignment, ghost removal, motion control, and batch processing
  • AI masking, layers, advanced tone mapping, and RAW support for over 800 cameras

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • Runs on Windows and macOS rather than mobile platforms
  • Photo RAW MAX may be broader than needed for HDR-only workflows

• AKVIS HDRFactory — where it wins

  • Combines multi-exposure HDR and single-image pseudo-HDR processing
  • Offers detailed tone mapping, alignment, presets, and batch processing
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with plugin and standalone editions

  Where it doesn't

  • Home Plugin and Home Standalone provide basic functionality
  • Ghost removal and local correction require higher license tiers
  • Commercial use requires the Business license

• ON1 HDR8.0/10 · 30-day trial

  A focused HDR editor with AI masking, batch processing, and RAW support for over 800 cameras.

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• AKVIS HDRFactory7.9/10 · From $69 · 10-day trial

  A flexible HDR tool for photographers who want detailed tone control across three desktop platforms.

  Visit AKVISFull verdict →