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darktable

Open-source RAW photo workflow and editor

Photography workflow application and non-destructive RAW developer for managing and editing digital negatives.

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Pricing: Free

Platforms: Mac, Windows, Linux

Categories: Images

darktable is an alternative to

Lightroom · Camera Raw

darktable compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
darktable	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
RawTherapee	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
Capture One	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows, iOS
digiKam	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
DxO PhotoLab	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows
GIMP	Free	Yes	–	Mac, Windows, Linux
ON1 Photo RAW	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows, iOS, Android

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Questions

Is darktable free?

darktable is free.

Is darktable open source?

Yes, darktable is open source.

What platforms does darktable run on?

darktable is available for Mac, Windows, Linux.

What are some alternatives to darktable?

Similar indie products include RawTherapee, Capture One, digiKam, DxO PhotoLab and 4 more.

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