What is RawTherapee?
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.
RawTherapee pricing
We don't have RawTherapee's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free, open source (GPLv3 license)
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- macOS
- Linux
- Windows
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
RawTherapee FAQ
Common questions about RawTherapee, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is RawTherapee?
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. It is indexed under Photo Editing.
Source: https://www.rawtherapee.com
Is RawTherapee free to use?
RawTherapee is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the GPL-3.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://www.rawtherapee.com
What platforms does RawTherapee support?
RawTherapee supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://www.rawtherapee.com
Can RawTherapee be self-hosted?
Yes. RawTherapee can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://www.rawtherapee.com
Is RawTherapee open source?
Yes. RawTherapee is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
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| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release cadence | 81 | 0.05 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 27 | 0.09 | 2.5 | ✓ |
| Stars | 68 | 0.03 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| Capabilities | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0 | - |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
| Dependent projects | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.06 | 0.0 | - |
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Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 6 | mediumsource · 2026-09-24 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | C++ | highsource · 2026-09-24 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | GPL-3.0 | highsource · 2026-09-24 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-20 · 60% |
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | highsource · 2026-09-24 · 90% |
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