Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo is a professional photo editing app that challenges Photoshop.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Pro photo editing without the subscription
Who should look elsewhere
Smaller community
Pros
- +One-time purchase
- +Professional features
- +Great performance
Cons
- −Smaller community
- −Fewer plugins
Key features
- ✓RAW photo processing with 16-bit per channel editing
- ✓Advanced retouching tools with frequency separation
- ✓HDR merge and focus stacking capabilities
- ✓Non-destructive editing with live filters
- ✓PSD file import and export support
- ✓360° image editing for panoramas
- ✓Batch processing for multiple images
- ✓GPU acceleration for fast performance
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity Photo 2 | $69.99 | month | All professional editing features; Free updates; No subscription required |
| Affinity Photo 2 iPad | $21.99 | month | Complete desktop features; Apple Pencil support; iCloud sync |
| Universal License | $169.99 | month | Affinity Photo, Designer, Publisher; Mac, Windows, and iPad; Best value for creators |