VSCO vs Filmode

VSCO9.3Visit Filmode7.9Visit

Higher score VSCO #1 in Camera Apps 9.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit VSCO

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Filmode #5 in Camera Apps 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Filmode

• VSCO fits best

  Creators building a capture-to-portfolio workflow

• Filmode fits best

  Mobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing

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Side by side

Feature	VSCO 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Filmode 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	7.9
Ranking	#1 in Camera Apps	#5 in Camera Apps
Best for	Creators building a capture-to-portfolio workflow	Mobile photographers who want film-style capture and editing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$2.49/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features VSCO 0/4 · Filmode 3/4
Manual camera controls	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Video capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
RAW photo capture	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
External camera support	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Platforms	Not checked yet	ios, android, web
Max video resolution	Not checked yet	4k
Our review
Pros	RAW and ProRAW capture with cloud sync across devices AI retouching, video editing, and batch edits up to 100 images Client galleries, portfolio sites, and creative community features	Live film LUTs and film-roll shooting in 12, 24 or 36 frames Manual controls plus RAW and Apple ProRAW capture LUT video recording up to 4K, with batch editing and reusable recipes
Cons	Advanced editing and video tools require a paid membership VSCO One is available only with annual billing Batch editing is capped at 100 images	External camera support is not included Pro purchases are needed for features such as batch editing and 4K video The main Filmode experience is for iPhone and iPad; Android uses Filmode Vibe
Our verdict	VSCO is a photo and video platform for creators who want editing, capture, sharing, and client-facing tools in one service. It runs on web, iOS, and Android, with features spanning presets, adjustment tools, video color grading, RAW and… Read the review →	Filmode combines a film-style camera with color-grading and editing tools for mobile photographers, especially people who want to shape a look while shooting rather than apply it only afterward. Live film LUTs provide baked-in looks, and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• VSCO — where it wins

  • RAW and ProRAW capture with cloud sync across devices
  • AI retouching, video editing, and batch edits up to 100 images
  • Client galleries, portfolio sites, and creative community features

  Where it doesn't

  • Advanced editing and video tools require a paid membership
  • VSCO One is available only with annual billing
  • Batch editing is capped at 100 images

• Filmode — where it wins

  • Live film LUTs and film-roll shooting in 12, 24 or 36 frames
  • Manual controls plus RAW and Apple ProRAW capture
  • LUT video recording up to 4K, with batch editing and reusable recipes

  Where it doesn't

  • External camera support is not included
  • Pro purchases are needed for features such as batch editing and 4K video
  • The main Filmode experience is for iPhone and iPad; Android uses Filmode Vibe

• VSCO9.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A multi-platform editor and portfolio suite for creators at every stage.

  Visit VSCOFull verdict →
• Filmode7.9/10 · Free plan

  A film-style camera and editor with manual controls, RAW capture and LUT video.

  Visit FilmodeFull verdict →