Capture One vs ON1 Photo RAW
ON1 Photo RAW scores 7.6 to Capture One's 6.2 among the raw photo editors we rate, and is the better pick for 2 of the 4 kinds of buyer below.
ON1 Photo RAW wins, 7.6 to 6.2
ON1 Photo RAW sells one-time purchases for both its standard edition and the pricier MAX edition, with no subscription required. Capture One charges $18 a month billed yearly, or a one-time licence for people who would rather own it. ON1's MAX edition adds 200 GB of cloud sync and a cloud-rendered Generative Erase and Crop tool. Capture One answers with client review tools that let people comment on photos remotely, plus support for third-party plugins.
Pick Capture One if you want a subscription with client review built in.
Pick ON1 Photo RAW if you want a one-time purchase with generative erase.
Best for
Who each one suits, decided on the criteria that matter to that buyer and the checked facts where the two differ.
- Removes an object by itself: ON1 Photo RAW yes, Capture One no
- AI upscaling: ON1 Photo RAW yes, Capture One no
- Comments or review with clients: Capture One yes, ON1 Photo RAW no
- But ON1 Photo RAW leads on where it runs: 4 platforms against 3 platforms
- Cheapest plan you can edit in, monthly: $7.49 against $18
- Ways to reach support: 3 support channels against 2 support channels
How they score
Both are scored the same way, against the other raw photo editors we rate, from facts on each vendor's own pages. They split the criteria 2 each.
Where they differ
Every point where the two vendors' published facts disagree, with a link to where each fact was read. "Not published" means the vendor does not say either way.
Where they match (10)
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
Capture One
ON1 Photo RAW
For everything else about each tool, read the full Capture One review and ON1 Photo RAW review.
Capture One vs ON1 Photo RAW: common questions
Which is better, Capture One or ON1 Photo RAW?
ON1 Photo RAW scores 7.6 and Capture One 6.2 out of 10 among the raw photo editors we rate. ON1 Photo RAW is ahead on what it adds beyond the basics and pricing. Capture One is ahead on workflow and sharing and privacy and trust.
Is Capture One or ON1 Photo RAW cheaper?
Capture One's cheapest paid plan is $18/mo billed yearly (Pro) and ON1 Photo RAW's is $79.99 one-time. Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
Do Capture One and ON1 Photo RAW have a free plan?
Neither has a free plan.
What can Capture One do that ON1 Photo RAW cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: comments or review with clients.
What can ON1 Photo RAW do that Capture One cannot?
On the facts both vendors publish: removes an object by itself and aI upscaling.
