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