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PAI photo, video and design editor with generation models for creators and teams
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Luminar Neo vs Photoroom
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Luminar Neo if…
- you work on macOS, Windows
- you're in its core audience: hobbyist photographers, professional photographers
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Choose Photoroom if…
- you need an API to build on
- you want to trial it before paying
- you work on Web, Android
- you're in its core audience: e-commerce sellers, marketplace merchants
Side by side
Feature Luminar Neo Photoroom
Pricing modelPaidFree trial
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Trains AI on your content—Yes, unless you opt out
Data retentionFacial images stored only temporarily as needed to return resultsImages discarded after each job; operational logs deleted after 15 days
Security and complianceGDPRSOC 2 Type II, GDPR
Background removal
AI upscaling
Generative fill/erase
Relighting
Batch processing
RAW file support—
Photoshop/Lightroom plugin—
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOSWeb, iOS, Android, API
CategoryPhoto EditingPhoto Editing
CompanyShinyfields LimitedPhotoroom SAS
Based inCyprusFrance
Founded20082019
Part of——
Key features
L Luminar Neo
- One-slider AI enhancement with EnhanceAI
- AI sky replacement
- Portrait retouching with SkinAI and FaceAI
- Generative erase, swap and expand
- Upscaling, noise reduction and sharpening
- HDR merge, focus stacking and panorama stitching
- Raw support including CR3, NEF and RAF
- Plugin for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop
P Photoroom
- Background removal with white, transparent or custom backgrounds
- AI-generated studio product shots and backgrounds
- AI shadows, retouching, AI Fill and AI Expand
- AI fashion models and virtual try-on
- Batch editing and resizing for marketplaces
- Brand Kit for colors, logos and fonts
- Shopify integration and marketplace sync
- REST API and MCP access
Plans and prices
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Luminar Neo
Desktop Only£89.00 (sale, was £377.00)
All Platforms£139.00 (sale, was £405.00)
Max£159.00 (sale, was £464.00)
Luminar Engine (business)Custom
Photoroom
ProNot published on page
MaxNot published on page
UltraNot published on page
EnterpriseCustom
Strengths and limitations
Luminar Neo
- One-time purchase with no required subscription for the desktop app
- Desktop license covers 2 devices on macOS and Windows
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Works as a plugin for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop
- AI tools are included for only 1 year on perpetual plans
- Web version not yet available (listed as coming Fall 2026)
- Pricing page shows prices in GBP, with no USD prices listed
Photoroom
- Available on iOS, Android, web and Shopify
- Paid plans include an API/MCP credit wallet
- Self-serve plans support up to 50 seats
- Enterprise plan offers SOC 2 Type 2, SSO and an SLA
- Pricing page did not show plan prices in a readable form
- Video Generator not included on Pro plan
- 4K output only on Ultra plan
- Adjustable AI Shadows not included on any self-serve plan
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