Overall Winner
Darktable
beats Adobe Express by 0 points
Darktable 🏆 51/100
Adobe Express 51/100
D
Darktable
Free
VS
Adobe Express
Free
The verdict
Darktable scores 51/100 against Adobe Express's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Darktable
Adobe Express
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Darktable
"Best free RAW photo editor with professional color science"
Pros
Industry-leading RAW processing with non-destructive workflow Professional color management with filmic RGB and OpenCL acceleration Free Lightroom replacement with no subscription
Adobe Express
"Adobe's streamlined photo editor for quick social media edits"
Pros
Adobe Sensei AI delivers professional-grade photo editing Free tier available for basic photo editing
Pricing & value
| Metric | Darktable | Adobe Express | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Darktable |
Our pick