Head-to-head
Luminar Neo vs ON1 Photo RAW
2 tools, 10 differing data points, mostly pricing and positioning.
The verdict
Luminar Neo or ON1 Photo RAW?
Section 01
Pricing, plan by plan
Every plan each vendor publishes, monthly and yearly where both are offered.
LLuminar Neo
Desktop Only
$129 one-time
Lifetime licence
All Platforms
$159 one-time
Desktop and mobile
Max
$199 one-time
OON1 Photo RAW
ON1 Photo RAW
$99.99 one-time
ON1 Photo RAW MAX
$169.99 one-time
Adds cloud generative tools and sync
Section 02
Pros and cons
From each tool's full review, written from the same checked facts.
LLuminar Neo
Pros
- Sold as a one-time perpetual licence, with no subscription required for the base app.
- Runs on desktop and mobile, with edits synced between phone and computer.
- A broad AI toolset covering masking, denoising, object removal and upscaling.
- Includes a large library of presets, LUTs and overlays for ready-made looks.
Cons
- AI-tool access is included for the first year only, after which a separate Luminar Prime subscription is needed to keep using it.
- No tethered shooting from a connected camera.
- Exports finished photos as JPEG or PNG rather than a layered file for further editing elsewhere.
OON1 Photo RAW
Pros
- Sold as a one-time perpetual licence, not tied to a subscription.
- A free companion app exists for iOS and Android alongside the desktop app.
- Tethered shooting support for Canon and Nikon cameras.
- A broad AI toolset covering masking, denoising, object removal and upscaling.
Cons
- Cloud-rendered generative tools and Cloud Sync across devices need the MAX plan; they are not part of the base one-time purchase.
- Restore AI's photo restoration is a MAX-only feature.
- There is no developer API for connecting it to other software.
Side by side
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2008 | 2005 |
| HQ | Cyprus | United States |
| Platforms | Windows, Mac, iOS | Windows, Mac, iOS, Android |
| Pricing | ||
| Pricing model | One-time purchase | One-time purchase or subscription |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes, 7 days | Yes, 30 days |
| Starting price | $129 one-time (Desktop Only) | $99.99 one-time |
| All plans | Desktop Only — $129 one-time All Platforms — $159 one-time Max — $199 one-time | ON1 Photo RAW — $99.99 one-time ON1 Photo RAW MAX — $169.99 one-time |
| Positioning | ||
| Best for | Photographers who want quick AI edits like sky replacement and object removal in an app they can buy once | Photographers who want raw editing, a photo library and AI tools in one app they buy once |
| Differentiator | Luminar Neo puts AI sky replacement, object removal and upscaling in an app you can buy once. | ON1 Photo RAW combines a raw editor, photo library and AI tools, bought once. |
| Competitors | Adobe Lightroom, ON1 Photo RAW, Capture One | Adobe Lightroom, Luminar Neo, Capture One |
Section 03
Luminar Neo vs ON1 Photo RAW: common questions
Is Luminar Neo or ON1 Photo RAW cheaper?
Luminar Neo's cheapest paid plan is $129 one-time (Desktop Only) and ON1 Photo RAW's is $99.99 one-time. Compare what each plan includes below before going on price alone.
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