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Fotocx vs darktable: catalog facts
Fotocxdarktable
Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 3.

Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Editor and collection manager in one program
  • No tracking or advertisements
  • Fully non-destructive: your original raw file is never modified
  • Professional colour management maintained all the way through to print
  • Linux only
  • Small, single-developer project
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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