Popssible alternitive to Lightroom: For those of us who don't like paying monthly fees but need an alternative to Lightroom check out Zoner Photo Studio X.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

For those of us who don't like paying monthly fees but need an alternative to Lightroom check out Zoner Photo Studio X.

https://www.zoner.com/?utm_source=magazine.zonerama.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=make-your-photo-editing-easier-use-batch-edits-in-develop&utm_content=text

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

What is the difference between Free download and Buy now versions?

WayneT wrote:

For those of us who don't like paying monthly fees but need an alternative to Lightroom check out Zoner Photo Studio X.

https://www.zoner.com/?utm_source=magazine.zonerama.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=make-your-photo-editing-easier-use-batch-edits-in-develop&utm_content=text

chuckla Loc: Kennesaw, GA USA

WayneT wrote:

For those of us who don't like paying monthly fees but need an alternative to Lightroom check out Zoner Photo Studio X.

https://www.zoner.com/?utm_source=magazine.zonerama.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=make-your-photo-editing-easier-use-batch-edits-in-develop&utm_content=text

Seems like they still use the subscription model- $49 per year. Or am I missing something?

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

chuckla wrote:

Seems like they still use the subscription model- $49 per year. Or am I missing something?

You know I didn't notice that, you're right defeats the purpose doesn't it?. There is another alternative that is a one time purchase by Helicon but not quite as complete as this one. It's called Helicon Photo Safe. More of a search engine and organizer without the developing capability but if you are using something like Affinity you don't need the develop. I believe it's $35.00.

Morning Star Loc: West coast, North of the 49th N.

MMC wrote:

What is the difference between Free download and Buy now versions?

"Free download" - you don't have to pay for downloading.
"Buy Now" - downloading is included in the price.

OK, that's my interpretation. Too many websites use the term "free download" without ever explaining what they mean. In this case, if you click on the "free download" button, you will download the trial version. I clicked it away again before it started downloading.

pithydoug Loc: Catskill Mountains, NY

MMC wrote:

What is the difference between Free download and Buy now versions?

You likely get a either a subet of function or it has trial type status and no updates. Not quite bait and switch but a close cousin. Very few free lunches in good software.

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Thanks, I tried it and it seems like a good program and simple to use. Do you know if it has a red eye correction?

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

bee7474 wrote:

Thanks, I tried it and it seems like a good program and simple to use. Do you know if it has a red eye correction?

Yes it does in Editor on the main tool bar on the right side.

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

The more I play with this the better I like it. Has a lot more options in editor than Lightroom.

blue-ultra Loc: New Hampshire

You get what you pay for!

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

I have been using it and love it, Much, much better than lightroom. IMO.