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Adobe Lightroom vs Darkroom: catalog facts
Adobe Lightroom	Darkroom
Paid Sold through Adobe subscription plans.	Freemium Free to try; full editing tools require a one-time purchase or subscription.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Web	iOS
Combines photo cataloging and RAW editing Library synced across desktop, web and mobile	Edits happen non-destructively directly against the existing Photos library Supports RAW editing and batch operations
Subscription only Sync depends on Adobe's cloud service	iOS-focused, not a full desktop editor Full toolset requires unlocking the paid version
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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