Overall Winner
Darktable
beats Paint.NET by 0 points
Darktable 🏆 51/100
Paint.NET 51/100
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Darktable
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Paint.NET
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The verdict
Darktable scores 51/100 against Paint.NET's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Darktable
Paint.NET
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
Paint.NET
"Free fast Windows photo editor with layers and plugin extensibility"
Pros
Free lightweight editor with fast performance on Windows Layer support with extensive effects and plugins Simple interface accessible for beginners
Pricing & value
| Metric | Darktable | Paint.NET | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Darktable |
Our pick