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darktable vs Iridient Developer: catalog facts
darktableIridient Developer
Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Paid

Paid application with a free demo.

Windows, macOS, Linux macOS
  • Fully non-destructive: your original raw file is never modified
  • Professional colour management maintained all the way through to print
  • Own demosaicing and sharpening algorithms
  • Strong Fujifilm X-Trans processing
  • The project itself says it is not a free Adobe Lightroom replacement
  • A steep learning curve; the module list assumes you know the underlying concepts
  • macOS only
  • Paid software
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: GPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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