Best Free Adobe Lightroom Alternatives
22 alternatives to Adobe Lightroom with a free plan or free tier, ranked by how closely they match. The percentage is a match score, not a popularity score.
Replacing: Adobe Lightroom — Adobe Lightroom is a photo editing and organizing application for mobile, desktop and web,Input: images · Output: images
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Photoshop alternative that runs in browser
Input: text, images · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $1.99/mo
80%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingPhoto FiltersObject Removal
Also tagged for
Image GenerationBackground RemovalImage ExpansionFace SwappingImage EnhancementVideo Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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AVCLabs PhotoPro AI is a desktop AI photo editor that handles enhancement, restoration, colorizing, object and background removal, and prompt-based image generation in one application.
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $9.95/mo
81%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity10/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage UpscalingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Background RemovalPhoto ColorizationImage EnhancementWatermark Removal
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
3
Photo editing made simple with AI
Input: text, images, video · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $8.99/mo
78%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity7/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage UpscalingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Image GenerationBackground RemovalImage EnhancementGraphic Design
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
4
AI image editing suite by Stability AI
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $9/mo
77%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage UpscalingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Image GenerationBackground GenerationBackground RemovalImage Expansion
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
5
Creative platform for photos and videos
Input: text, images, video · Output: images, audio, video
Free planFrom $7/mo
75%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity8/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Image GenerationBackground RemovalVideo GenerationVideo EditingGraphic Design
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
6
AI-powered image editor for retouching, watermark removal, and text editing
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $9.9/mo
77%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage UpscalingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Background RemovalImage BlendingWatermark Removal
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
7
BeFunky is a browser-based creative suite built around photo editing.
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $6.99/moMobile app
81%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity10/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage UpscalingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Background RemovalImage EnhancementPhoto RestorationGraphic Design
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
8
AI Image Editor.info is a browser-based photo editor that combines AI image generation with everyday editing tools.
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $19.99/mo
76%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage Upscaling
Also tagged for
Image GenerationBackground Removal
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
9
Professional photo editing typically requires either Photoshop expertise or navigating complex AI prompt systems
Input: images · Output: images
Free planFrom $4.9/mo
76%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals16/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 3 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage UpscalingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Background Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
10
EditAI - AI Photo Editor handles the stuff you'd normally spend hours on in Photoshop
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $4.99/moMobile app
76%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity9/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Background RemovalPhoto ColorizationFace SwappingImage EnhancementImage to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
11
PhotoDirector 365 from CyberLink is a desktop photo editor for PC and Mac that covers the whole workflow in one app: organizing a photo library, developing RAW files, compositing with layers, retou...
Input: text, images · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $4.17/mo
79%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity12/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Background RemovalFace SwappingImage Enhancement
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
12
Google Photos is a photo and video app that backs up your library automatically, organizes it, and lets you search and edit it with AI.
Input: text, images, video · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $1.99/moMobile app
71%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Image Enhancement
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
13
Browser-based photo editor that runs AI models through text prompts
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free plan
73%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Background RemovalImage to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
14
Picsman doesn't follow the usual photo editor playbook
Input: text, images, video · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $4.99/mo
71%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Image GenerationBackground RemovalImage EnhancementWatermark RemovalVideo Generation
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
15
A small business owner runs an Etsy shop selling vintage clothing
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $7.99/mo
73%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingObject Removal
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
16
Pixelcut is an AI photo and video editor aimed at sellers and creators who need clean, professional visuals fast.
Input: text, images · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $8/moMobile appTeams
77%Strong alternative · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity10/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage Upscaling
Also tagged for
Background RemovalUGC VideosProduct Photography
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
17
A used car dealer photographs a silver sedan in their lot, but the lighting washes out the paint and a shopping cart sits in the background
Input: images · Output: images
Free planFrom $8.33/mo
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage Upscaling
Also tagged for
Background RemovalImage Enhancement
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
18
Traditional text-based AI can't edit your photos
Input: images, video · Output: images, video
Free planFrom $48/mo
71%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage Upscaling
Also tagged for
Photo Colorization
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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You'll need a web browser and internet connection for every task with Pincel
Input: text, images, audio, video · Output: images, audio, video
Free planFrom $19/mo
68%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity5/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo Editing
Also tagged for
HeadshotsImage to ImageProduct PhotographyFashion
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
20
You land on a blank canvas with an upload button waiting for images
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $9.9/mo
71%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
00
How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingObject Removal
Also tagged for
Background RemovalImage to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
21
AI Banana - Transform Your Photos with One-Click AI Magic
Input: text, images · Output: images
Free planFrom $5/mo
72%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals12/25
- Feature description similarity6/20
Shared goals 2 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo EditingImage Upscaling
Also tagged for
Image GenerationBackground RemovalImage to Image
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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66%Partial replacement — covers the main need with gaps · same core category as Adobe Lightroom
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How the score adds up
- Same core category55/55
- Covers Adobe Lightroom's goals7/25
- Feature description similarity4/20
Shared goals 1 of the 5 we tag Adobe Lightroom for
Photo Editing
Also tagged for
Beauty EditingHairstyles
Goal tags are curated and capped, not a full feature audit — a missing tag is not a missing feature.
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At a glance: top Adobe Lightroom alternatives
| Tool | Match | Input | Output | Pricing | Free plan | Rating | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pixlr | 80% | text, images | images, video | From $1.99/mo | Yes | — | AI Photo Editor |
| AVCLabs PhotoPro AI | 81% | text, images | images | From $9.95/mo | Yes | — | AI Photo Editor |
| Fotor | 78% | text, images, video | images, video | From $8.99/mo | Yes | — | AI Photo Editor |
| Clipdrop | 77% | text, images | images | From $9/mo | Yes | — | AI Photo Editor |
| Picsart | 75% | text, images, video | images, audio, video | From $7/mo | Yes | — | AI Photo Editor |
| Editaimg | 77% | text, images | images | From $9.9/mo | Yes | — | AI Photo Editor |
Frequently asked
What is the best free Adobe Lightroom alternative?
Pixlr (80% match) is the closest free alternative to Adobe Lightroom: Photoshop alternative that runs in browser. AVCLabs PhotoPro AI (81% match) and Fotor (78% match) come next.
What is the best Adobe Lightroom alternative for upscaling images?
Image Upscale by Picsart ranks first for upscaling images at 76% match. See the full list of Adobe Lightroom alternatives for Image Upscaling.
What is the best Adobe Lightroom alternative for removing objects from photos?
Cleanup.pictures ranks first for removing objects from photos at 80% match. See the full list of Adobe Lightroom alternatives for Object Removal.
What is the best Adobe Lightroom alternative for applying photo filters?
Dreamega AI | Image Effects ranks first for applying photo filters at 76% match. See the full list of Adobe Lightroom alternatives for Photo Filters.
How is the match percentage calculated?
It measures how much of Adobe Lightroom's job a tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings never change the percentage; they only break ties in the order. Lists are recomputed nightly and reviewed by editors for the most-visited tools.
How this list is ranked
The match score measures how much of Adobe Lightroom's job each tool can take over: shared core category, how many of the same use cases it covers, and how similar its feature set is. Popularity and ratings do not change the score; they only break ties in the order.
Lists are recomputed nightly from the live catalog and reviewed by our editors for the most-visited tools. Sponsored placements are marked and sit outside the ranking.