ON1 Photo RAW vs Photopea

ON1 Photo RAW8.6Visit Photopea7.9Visit

Higher score ON1 Photo RAW #6 in Photo Editing Software 8.6/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit ON1

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Photopea #14 in Photo Editing Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Photopea

• ON1 Photo RAW fits best

  All-in-one desktop RAW editing

• Photopea fits best

  Free Photoshop-style browser editing

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Side by side

Feature	ON1 Photo RAW 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Photopea 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	7.9
Ranking	#6 in Photo Editing Software	#14 in Photo Editing Software
Best for	All-in-one desktop RAW editing	Free Photoshop-style browser editing
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	30 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Web
Support	Tickets, Docs, Community	Email, Docs
Integrations	5 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ON1 Photo RAW 6/6 · Photopea 6/6
RAW photo support	✓	✓
Layer editing	✓	✓
Masking tools	✓	✓
Batch editing	✓	✓
Cloud sync	✓	✓
AI retouching	✓	✓
Specs
Platform	Desktop	Web
Our review
Pros	Combines RAW editing, layers, masking, organization, and batch processing Includes HDR, panorama, focus stacking, and time-lapse tools Adds AI retouching, Generative Erase, Sky Swap, and cloud synchronization	Free plan includes PSDs, layers, masks, RAW files, and Smart Objects. Supports raster, vector, batch processing, and AI image-editing tools. Connects with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Peadrive.
Cons	No free plan is available The desktop application supports only Windows and macOS The listed subscription uses annual billing rather than monthly billing	Premium's listed additions focus on ad-free use and account options. Browser-centered editing may not suit users seeking installed desktop software. Cloud connections are limited to four named storage services.
Our verdict	ON1 Photo RAW is desktop photo editing software for photographers who want RAW processing, organization, layer-based editing, masking, retouching, effects, and export in one application. It is aimed at hobbyists, enthusiasts, and… Read the review →	Photopea is a browser-based editor for raster and vector graphics, designed for photographers, designers, students, small businesses, and anyone who needs image-editing tools without installing desktop software. Its free plan covers… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ON1 Photo RAW — where it wins

  • Combines RAW editing, layers, masking, organization, and batch processing
  • Includes HDR, panorama, focus stacking, and time-lapse tools
  • Adds AI retouching, Generative Erase, Sky Swap, and cloud synchronization

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan is available
  • The desktop application supports only Windows and macOS
  • The listed subscription uses annual billing rather than monthly billing

• Photopea — where it wins

  • Free plan includes PSDs, layers, masks, RAW files, and Smart Objects.
  • Supports raster, vector, batch processing, and AI image-editing tools.
  • Connects with Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and Peadrive.

  Where it doesn't

  • Premium's listed additions focus on ad-free use and account options.
  • Browser-centered editing may not suit users seeking installed desktop software.
  • Cloud connections are limited to four named storage services.

• ON1 Photo RAW8.6/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad desktop RAW editor with layers, masking, organization, AI, and cloud sync.

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• Photopea7.9/10 · Free plan

  A capable free browser editor for Photoshop-style workflows and mixed file formats.

  Visit PhotopeaFull verdict →