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Adobe Lightroom vs Capture One: catalog facts
Adobe Lightroom	Capture One
Paid Sold through Adobe subscription plans.	Paid Commercial software, sold as a license or subscription.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS
Combines photo cataloging and RAW editing Library synced across desktop, web and mobile	Tethered shooting support favored by studio photographers Precise RAW and color handling
Subscription only Sync depends on Adobe's cloud service	Paid software, often priced higher than mainstream RAW editors Steeper learning curve for casual users
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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