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KPhotoAlbum vs ImageRanger: catalog facts
KPhotoAlbum	ImageRanger
Free Free KDE community software.	Paid One-time purchase for lifetime use, with a free trial.
Linux	Windows, macOS
Fast tagging workflow for large batches of photos Searches combine people, places and custom categories	Face recognition runs locally with no cloud Indexes NAS and disconnected USB drives
Organizes photos rather than editing them Tagging a large archive still takes up-front effort	Paid after the trial Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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