# DxO PhotoLab vs RawTherapee

| Attribute | DxO PhotoLab | RawTherapee |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 13.7 (3% (low)) | 35.3 (16% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 5 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 4,134 |
| deployment.options | - | `{"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | A photo editing application that uses machine learning for noise reduction and detail enhancement in raw images, includes automatic lens and camera profile corrections, and provides tools for organizing photo libraries and adjusting colors with precision. | Cross-platform application that helps photographers develop raw camera files with professional-grade tools including non-destructive editing, advanced demosaicing, and support for multiple camera formats. Serves both enthusiasts learning image processing and experienced photographers. |
| integrations.count | 2 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Nik Collection"},{"name":"Photoshop"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | C++ |
| license.spdx | - | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"FR","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"mac":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"perpetual","sourceUrl":"https://www.dxo.com/dxo-photolab/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T23:32:39.860Z","freeTrialDays":30}` | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free, open source (GPLv3 license)","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.rawtherapee.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T12:53:12.775Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | - | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | unknown | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 34 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.13","date":"2026-07-26T18:07:26Z","type":"stable","version":"5.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.13-rc1","date":"2026-06-21T18:27:20Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.13-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.12","date":"2025-05-28T06:47:16Z","type":"stable","version":"5.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.12-rc2","date":"2025-05-04T20:43:43Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.12-rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.12-rc1","date":"2025-04-23T06:31:40Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.12-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.11","date":"2024-08-24T22:09:48Z","type":"stable","version":"5.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.11-rc1","date":"2024-08-15T05:38:39Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.11-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.10","date":"2024-02-16T06:19:54Z","type":"stable","version":"5.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.10-rc1","date":"2024-02-10T19:30:34Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.10-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.9","date":"2022-11-27T18:36:50Z","type":"stable","version":"5.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.9-rc1","date":"2022-11-16T17:43:01Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.9-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/nightly-github-actions","date":"2021-10-30T22:01:42Z","type":"prerelease","version":"nightly-github-actions"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.8","date":"2020-02-04T07:06:51Z","type":"stable","version":"5.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.7","date":"2019-09-10T16:59:41Z","type":"stable","version":"5.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.6","date":"2019-04-20T20:38:45Z","type":"stable","version":"5.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.6-rc2","date":"2019-04-17T12:58:39Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.6-rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.6-rc1","date":"2019-04-10T18:52:21Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.6-rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.5","date":"2018-12-19T10:19:43Z","type":"stable","version":"5.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.5-rc2","date":"2018-12-19T10:19:12Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.5-rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/RawTherapee/RawTherapee/releases/tag/5.5-rc1","date":"2018-12-03T22:02:52Z","type":"prerelease","version":"5.5-rc1"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2FRawTherapee%2FRawTherapee&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Photo Editing)

| Capability | DxO PhotoLab | RawTherapee |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Layer based compositing and masks | - | - |
| Raw camera file non destructive processing | - | - |
| Cmyk prepress color profiles | - | - |
| 16 bit and 32 bit deep color rendering | - | - |
| Generative AI inpainting and outpainting fill | - | - |
| Photoshop psd file import and export | - | - |
| Batch processing and watermarking macros | - | - |
| Wacom apple pencil pressure sensitivity | - | - |
| Cloud sync and multi device handoff | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T15:15:00.643Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*