Head-to-head · Photo Culling Software
Selekt vs Cullit
Selekt leads on 1 check, Cullit on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCullit · 9.0/10
- Free planonly Selekt
- Most featuresCullit · 6 of 6
Cullit scores higher on our rubric for photo culling software: 9.0 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #6.
Selekt offers free plan; Cullit doesn't. Cullit offers batch culling actions; Selekt doesn't publish it. On culling location, Selekt gives you Hybrid where Cullit offers Local.
Selekt is the better fit for photographers wanting hybrid culling with a free plan. Cullit is the better fit for photographers seeking affordable offline Mac culling.
- Selekt fits best
Photographers wanting hybrid culling with a free plan
- Cullit fits best
Photographers seeking affordable offline Mac culling
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Side by side
| Feature | Selekt 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | Cullit 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #6 in Photo Culling Software | #7 in Photo Culling Software |
| Best for | Photographers wanting hybrid culling with a free plan | Photographers seeking affordable offline Mac culling |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $5.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS |
| Support | ||
| Integrations | 2 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Selekt 5/6 · Cullit 6/6 | ||
| AI-assisted culling | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Side-by-side compare | ✓ | ✓ |
| Batch culling actions | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Lightroom integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline culling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Culling location | Hybrid | Local |
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| Our verdict | Selekt is a desktop photo library and culling application for photographers working through photo shoots. It imports and organizes images, groups related frames and bursts, previews RAW and JPEG files, and supports pick, maybe, reject, and… Read the review → |
Cullit is a macOS desktop application for photographers who need to review and select images before editing. It supports folder and SD card import, RAW previews for major camera formats, and local AI analysis of face sharpness, eye state,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Selekt — where it wins
- On-device scoring and grouping work offline
- RAW/JPEG previews with side-by-side comparisons
- Exports to Lightroom, Capture One, XMP, and social presets
Where it doesn't
- Cloud analysis, sync, and proofing require connectivity
- Pro's higher cloud AI allowance uses in-app top-ups
- Designed for macOS and Windows desktop workflows
Cullit — where it wins
- On-device AI analyzes face sharpness, eyes, and smiles
- Batch ratings, flags, labels, and keep/reject decisions
- Exports selections and ratings to Lightroom Classic via XMP sidecars
Where it doesn't
- Available only for macOS
- No free plan after the 14-day free trial
- One device is included with the listed Pro plans
- Selekt8.3/10 · Free plan · paid from 16 AUD/mo
A free hybrid culling workflow with local scoring, RAW previews, and cloud analysis options.
Visit SelektFull verdict → - Cullit9.0/10 · From $5.99/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
Affordable offline Mac culling with batch decisions, comparisons, and Lightroom export.
Visit CullitFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026