Alternatives to Adobe Lightroom

darktable is an open-source RAW developer and photography workflow application made for photographers. Its official pages say it edits without modifying the original file, keeps images in a library database, is released under the GPL 3.0 and offers builds for Linux, Windows and macOS on Apple silicon. Version 5.6 added an AI object mask and a neural restore module that run on your own computer, and the official FAQ warns that the learning curve can be steep.

Shared requirement: RAW Photo Editing

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: Object Removal from Photos

Same platform: Desktop → Desktop

Recorded facts for this choice

Confirmed on both sides with the same value: Batch processing.

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Requires desktop installation. Available features may vary by device and access method.

LightCraft is a free, open-source photo library and non-destructive raw developer for macOS, Windows and Linux: it decodes raw files such as DNG, CR2, ARW, NEF and RAF itself, offers light, color and tone-curve controls with brush, gradient and sky or subject masks, and organizes photos in albums with ratings and flags. The official page says it needs no account and has no cloud, telemetry or subscription, and its GitHub README calls it alpha, states a dual MIT or Apache-2.0 license and names gaps such as missing measured camera color calibration for several raw formats. getartcraft.com lists LightCraft as “In development” (checked 13 October 2026).

Shared requirement: RAW Photo Editing

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: Object Removal from Photos

Same platform: Desktop → Desktop

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No watermark · Works offline.

Requires desktop installation. Available features may vary by device and access method.

RawTherapee is a cross-platform raw photo processing program from the RawTherapee Team, released as free software under the GPLv3. Its official site describes a non-destructive 32-bit floating-point processing engine, pixel-shift compositing with automatic ghost masking, dark frame and flat field correction, and builds for Linux, Windows and 64-bit macOS. Version 5.13 was released on 26 July 2026, and the project README says it leaves asset management, printing and uploading to other software.

Shared requirement: RAW Photo Editing

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: Object Removal from Photos

Same platform: Desktop → Desktop

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Requires desktop installation. Available features may vary by device and access method.

Affinity is Canva's design app for Windows and macOS that combines vector drawing, pixel and photo editing, and page layout in one app and one document. The official site says it is free for individuals, that you sign in with a free Canva account to download and activate it, and that only the AI tools need a Canva premium plan. The pages list the iPad version as coming soon.

Shared requirement: RAW Photo Editing

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: Object Removal from Photos

Tasks listed only for Affinity: Vector Drawing · Page Layout & Publishing

Same platform: Desktop → Desktop

Recorded facts for this choice

Confirmed on both sides with the same value: Batch processing.

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No watermark.

Requires desktop installation. Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another.

Adobe Express can combine object removal with preparing a photograph for a social media layout.

• iPhone / iPad

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Same platform: iPhone / iPad → iPhone / iPad

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Free download does not mean every task is free. Check in-app purchases, export limits and country/device availability in the store. AI-generated details may differ from the original image.

AirBrush is a portrait-retouching photo editor that also offers background removal and eraser tools in its desktop and mobile apps.

• iPhone / iPad

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for AirBrush: Background Removal

Same platform: iPhone / iPad → iPhone / iPad

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Free download does not mean every task is free. Check in-app purchases, export limits and country/device availability in the store. Check the official page for current quotas and output conditions.

Evoto is a portrait-retouching photo editor that offers an AI object remover in the browser and background and object tools in its desktop app.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Tasks listed only for Evoto: Background Removal

Same platform: Desktop → Desktop

Recorded facts for this choice

Confirmed on both sides with the same value: Batch processing.

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Requires desktop installation. Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another. Check the official page for current quotas and output conditions.

Remove photo backgrounds; the mobile app also offers object removal and upscaling. Check plan and export conditions separately for web, iOS and Android.

• iPhone / iPad
• Android

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Pixelcut: Background Removal · Photo Enhancement

Same platform: iPhone / iPad → iPhone / iPad

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Free download does not mean every task is free. Check in-app purchases, export limits and country/device availability in the store.

Snapseed offers phone-based spot cleanup with Healing and texture adjustments through Details.

• Android

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Snapseed: Photo Enhancement

Same platform: Android → Android

Recorded facts for this choice

Confirmed on both sides with the same value: Batch processing.

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · Works offline.

Free download does not mean every task is free. Check in-app purchases, export limits and country/device availability in the store. Available features may vary by device and access method.

BeautyPlus offers browser tools for removing backgrounds, erasing objects and enhancing photos, each on its own page.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website · Remove objects

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No account needed · Works offline.

Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another. AI-generated details may differ from the original image.

BeFunky is a browser photo editor with separate pages for AI background removal, object erasing and photo enhancement.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website · Remove objects

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another. AI-generated details may differ from the original image.

Remove selected objects from photos; free exports are limited to 720 pixels.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Free exports are limited to 720 pixels. Higher-resolution exports require paid access.

Find background removal, image upscaling and object cleanup tools in one place.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website · Cleanup (remove objects)

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Cleanup: free export up to 720px; higher quality requires Pro.

Dzine is a web-based AI creative workspace for generating and editing images and videos. It offers image generation and editing, object removal, photo enhancement, filters and a layer-based board, plus video, lip sync and audio tools. Signing up gives 100 free credits, free users get non-commercial use only, and commercial use is listed for paid plans.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Tasks listed only for Dzine: Text to Image

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No watermark · Works offline.

Check the official page for current quotas and output conditions. Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another.

Ideogram is an AI image creation and editing workspace, with separate tools for removing an image's background or a selected object.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Tasks listed only for Ideogram: Text to Image · Background Removal

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Check AI answers against their sources. Review account permissions and data settings before sharing private files or connections. Check the official page for current quotas and output conditions.

Magic Studio is a web-based AI photo service. The site lists separate tools such as Magic Eraser, a background remover, background blur, an image upscaler and an AI image generator, and it also offers a service that trains a personal AI model on photos you upload to make headshots of you. Previews are watermarked, purchased downloads have no watermark, and the terms say the service is for people aged 18 or older.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Tasks listed only for Magic Studio: Background Removal

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Check the official page for current quotas and output conditions. Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another.

Photiu.ai is a browser-based set of AI image tools that includes background removal, upscaling and a magic eraser, with multi-file upload.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website · Remove objects

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Check the official page for current quotas and output conditions. AI-generated details may differ from the original image.

PhotoGrid is a collage and AI photo editor whose web tool pages for background removal and object removal state free use without watermarks.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website · Remove objects

Recorded facts for this choice

Confirmed on both sides with the same value: Batch processing.

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No account needed · Works offline.

Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another. AI-generated details may differ from the original image.

Enhance photo details or remove unwanted objects with a separate web tool.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website · Remove objects

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Check the official page for current quotas and output conditions.

Recraft generates raster and vector imagery from text; describing art direction matters when selecting it.

Shared requirement: Object Removal from Photos

Only the tasks below are shared; other capabilities do not follow from this match.

Tasks listed only for Adobe Lightroom: RAW Photo Editing

Tasks listed only for Recraft: Text to Image · Background Removal · Photo Enhancement

Different platform; check your workflow: Desktop → Website

Recorded facts for this choice

Neither side has verified data for these fields, so equality cannot be inferred. Free output · No account needed · No watermark · Works offline.

Check each tool’s plan separately; one feature’s allowance does not cover another. AI-generated details may differ from the original image.