ON1 HDR vs easyHDR

ON1 HDR8.0Visit easyHDR6.9Visit

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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easyHDR #8 in HDR Software 6.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit easyHDR

• ON1 HDR fits best

  AI-assisted desktop HDR editing

• easyHDR fits best

  Feature-rich HDR with Lightroom

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Side by side

Feature	ON1 HDR 8.0/10 Visit ↗	easyHDR 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	6.9
Ranking	#4 in HDR Software	#8 in HDR Software
Best for	AI-assisted desktop HDR editing	Feature-rich HDR with Lightroom
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	3 integrations	1 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features ON1 HDR 2/2 · easyHDR 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	OpenEXR, Radiance RGBE, 32-bit TIFF
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux with Wine
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 HDR merging, LDR enhancement, RAW decoding, and tone mapping Includes alignment, ghost removal, layers, masks, and batch processing Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux through Wine, plus Lightroom Classic
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	The product is paid and has no free plan HOME and COMMERCIAL licenses separate non-profit and commercial use Linux usage relies on Wine rather than a listed native Linux version
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 →	easyHDR is desktop photo-processing software for photographers who need more than basic exposure blending. It supports HDR creation from multiple exposures as well as single-photo enhancement for JPEG and RAW files. Its audience includes… 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

• easyHDR — where it wins

  • Combines HDR merging, LDR enhancement, RAW decoding, and tone mapping
  • Includes alignment, ghost removal, layers, masks, and batch processing
  • Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux through Wine, plus Lightroom Classic

  Where it doesn't

  • The product is paid and has no free plan
  • HOME and COMMERCIAL licenses separate non-profit and commercial use
  • Linux usage relies on Wine rather than a listed native Linux version

• ON1 HDR8.0/10 · 30-day trial

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

  Visit ON1 HDRFull verdict →
• easyHDR6.9/10 · Paid

  A broad HDR toolkit for Lightroom users, with perpetual licenses and no free plan.

  Visit easyHDRFull verdict →