Overall Winner
Affinity Photo
beats Capture One by 16 points
Capture One 59/100
Affinity Photo 🏆 75/100
C
Capture One
From $18/mo
VS
A
Affinity Photo
Free
The verdict
Affinity Photo scores 75/100 against Capture One's 59/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Capture One
Affinity Photo
Price & Value
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Capture One
"Professional RAW editor with superior color science for studio workflows"
Pros
Industry-leading color science and rendering Best-in-class tethered shooting for studio workflows Advanced layer-based local adjustments
Affinity Photo
"Free professional photo editor rivaling Photoshop with full RAW support"
Pros
Completely free professional-grade editor with no subscription Full RAW development, layers, masks, and Frequency Separation More intuitive interface than Photoshop with easier-to-use tools
Pricing & value
| Metric | Capture One | Affinity Photo | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | No | Yes | Affinity Photo |
| Starting price | From $18/mo | Free | Affinity Photo |
Our pick