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Capture One vs ON1 Photo RAW: catalog facts
Capture One	ON1 Photo RAW
Paid Commercial software, sold as a license or subscription.	Paid One-time purchase with no subscription required.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS
Tethered shooting support favored by studio photographers Precise RAW and color handling	Raw processing, organizing and layered editing in one app One-time purchase instead of a subscription
Paid software, often priced higher than mainstream RAW editors Steeper learning curve for casual users	Proprietary and paid Frequent yearly versions can mean paying again for upgrades
Downloadable app	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 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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