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Luminar Neo vs Slazzer
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
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Choose Luminar Neo if…
- you're in its core audience: hobbyist photographers, professional photographers
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Choose Slazzer if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you need an API to build on
- you work on Web, Android, Linux
- you're in its core audience: ecommerce sellers, photographers
Side by side
Feature Luminar Neo Slazzer
Pricing modelPaidFreemium
Starting price——
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
Cost per processed image—$0.121
Trains AI on your content—No
Data retentionFacial images stored only temporarily as needed to return resultsFiles deleted shortly after processing
Security and complianceGDPR—
Background removal—
AI upscaling—
Generative fill/erase—
Relighting—
Batch processing
RAW file support—
Photoshop/Lightroom plugin—
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, iOSWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, API, Figma, Self-hosted
CategoryPhoto EditingBackground Removal
Rank in its category#5 of 5—
CompanyShinyfields LimitedCanva Austria GmbH
Based inCyprus—
Founded2008—
Part of——
What the free plans include
Luminar Neo
No free plan.
Slazzer
- 2 free credits
- Unlimited free previews on slazzer.com (up to 0.25 megapixel)
- Full images up to 25 megapixel charged as 1 credit
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
S Slazzer
- Automatic background removal including hair and fur
- Background replacement, blur and AI background generation
- AI upscale, enhance, shadow and relighting
- Batch processing via desktop apps
- REST API processing up to 500 images per minute
- Photoshop, Figma and Sketch plugins
- Manual paint and erase refinement tools
- On-premise deployment option
Plans and prices
From each vendor's site. Prices change — confirm before buying.
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
Slazzer
FreeFree
Subscription 100£10.09/mo (excl. VAT)
Subscription 1,000£86.22/mo (excl. VAT)
Top-UpFrom £5.51 for 10 credits
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
Slazzer
- Unlimited free low-resolution previews
- Unused subscription credits roll over up to 6x the monthly budget
- Available on web, desktop, mobile, API and design plugins
- Pay-as-you-go credits stay valid for two years
- Free plan includes only 2 HD credits
- Prices are listed in GBP, subscription prices exclude VAT
- Each HD image uses one credit, so costs grow with volume
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Facts from each vendor's public pages, prices checked Oct 26, 2026. Editorial policy