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Hugin vs PTGui: catalog facts
Hugin	PTGui
Free Free and open source.	Paid Commercial software, with HDR features reserved for the Pro edition.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Stitches any series of overlapping photos into a panorama Built on the established Panorama Tools library	Automatic alignment of overlapping photos, including multi-row sets Supports fisheye and other lens types
Stitching workflow has many options that take time to learn Download locations vary by platform	Commercial licence required HDR panoramas need the Pro edition
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
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 23, 2026

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