Which photo editing software has a free plan?

Claid.ai, CyberLink PhotoDirector, darktable, Fotor, GIMP, Krita, Let's Enhance, PhotoScape X, RawTherapee, Snapseed, VSCO list a free plan.

Photo Editing Software Pricing 2026: Compare 21 Tools

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Adobe LightroomAdobeAdobe's photo organizing and editing app for raw processing across desktop, mobile and web.From $11.99 / month
Adobe PhotoshopAdobeAdobe's raster image editing and compositing software for photos, graphics and digital art.From $19.99 / month
Claid.aiClaid.aiAI product-photo platform for upscaling, background removal and AI photoshoots, with a web app and API.Free plan
CyberLink PhotoDirectorCyberLinkAI photo editing software for Windows and macOS offered as a free edition, a one-time license or a 365 subscription.From $119.99 / month
darktabledarktable projectOpen-source photography workflow application and raw developer with non-destructive editing.Free plan
FotorFotorOnline platform for photo editing, AI image and video creation and graphic design.Free plan
GIMPThe GIMP TeamFree, open-source cross-platform image editor for GNU/Linux, macOS and Windows.Free plan
ImagenImagenAI platform that helps photographers edit, cull and retouch photos in a consistent personal style.From $0.05 / month
KritaKrita FoundationFree and open-source professional painting application licensed under the GNU GPL.Free plan
Let's EnhanceLet's EnhanceAI image upscaler and enhancer with credit-based monthly plans.From $9 / month
ON1 Photo RAWON1Raw photo editor for Mac and Windows combining RAW processing, AI tools, editing and photo management.From $89.99 / month
PhotoroomPhotoroomAI tools for creating product images and videos, offered as apps, a web editor and an API.From $7.50 / month
PhotoScape XMOOII TechAll-in-one photo editor for Mac and Windows covering viewing, editing, batch processing, collages and GIFs.Free plan
PicsartPicsartCreative platform combining AI image and video generation with photo editing and design tools.From $10.50 / month
Pixelmator ProAppleImage-editing app for Mac and iPad with pro tools and AI features, now from Apple and part of Apple Creator Studio.From $12.99 / month
RawTherapeeRawTherapee projectFree, cross-platform open-source program for developing raw photos from many camera models.Free plan
SnapseedGoogleFree mobile photo editor from Google with professional tools, film-style filters and one-tap subject or background masking.Free plan
Topaz PhotoTopaz LabsDesktop AI application for enhancing photos with denoising, sharpening, face recovery, lighting/color adjustment and upscaling.From $39 / month
VanceAIVanceAIAI image enhancement tools for upscaling, sharpening and background removal, offered as a web app and a Windows desktop app.From $15 / month
VSCOVSCOPhoto and video editing app with presets, plus memberships adding client galleries, portfolio sites and business tools for photographers.From $4.99 / month
Zoner StudioZonerWindows software for editing, retouching and storing photos and videos, licensed by annual subscription.From $59 / month

How much does Photo Editing software cost?

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What entry pricing looks like here

Lowest: $0.05
Average: $30.77
Highest: $119.99

Lowest, average and highest entry-level paid price across the 13 of 21 products in this category that publish a paid price, United States market. SpecEntry calculation from vendor-published prices; not a ranking.

Photo Editing pricing questions

How much does photo editing software cost?
Across 13 photo editing tools with confirmed pricing (United States), the cheapest paid plans start between $0.05 and $119.99. Check whether a price is per user or per account before comparing.
Which photo editing software has a free plan?
Claid.ai, CyberLink PhotoDirector, darktable, Fotor, GIMP, Krita, Let's Enhance, PhotoScape X, RawTherapee, Snapseed, VSCO list a free plan.