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Iridient Developer vs darktable: catalog facts
Iridient Developerdarktable
Paid

Paid application with a free demo.

Free

Free and open source, funded by donations.

macOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Own demosaicing and sharpening algorithms
  • Strong Fujifilm X-Trans processing
  • Fully non-destructive: your original raw file is never modified
  • Professional colour management maintained all the way through to print
  • macOS only
  • Paid software
  • 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
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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