Adobe Lightroom
VSCO
Adobe Lightroom
VSCO
Adobe Lightroom
VSCO
Adobe Lightroom
VSCO
Adobe Lightroom
VSCO
Adobe Lightroom
VSCO
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Adobe Lightroom
VSCO
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Adobe Lightroom
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VSCO
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB cloud
Limits: No Photoshop included; cloud-dependent for full functionality
Users: 1 user
Storage: 20GB cloud
Limits: Very limited cloud storage; may not be available to new users
Users: 1 user
Storage: 1TB cloud
Limits: Still limited for large professional libraries
Users: 1 user
Storage: 100GB cloud
Limits: Overkill for photography-only users; less storage than dedicated photo plans
Users: 1 user
Storage: 2GB local
Limits: No cloud sync; missing key features; essentially a trial/demo
Users: 1 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: Only 15 presets vs 200+ on paid plans, no advanced editing tools like HSL or Dodge & Burn
Users: 1 user
Storage: Not specified
Limits: No desktop editing, no professional profile features, no paid opportunity access, limited AI Lab access
Users: 1 user
Storage: Cloud sync included
Limits: Highest tier required for desktop access and Lightroom sync
| Feature | Adobe Lightroom | VSCO |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | ||
| Non-destructive RAW editing Industry-standard XMP sidecar approach | ||
| Film emulation presets 200+ presets, 15 free | ||
| AI-powered masking Select Subject, Sky, Background automatically | ||
| Advanced editing tools HSL, Dodge & Burn on paid tiers | ||
| AI Denoise Excellent results but RAM-intensive | ||
| Desktop editing Pro tier only ($60/year) | ||
| AI-powered editing AI Labs prompt-based editing, Pro only | ||
| HDR panorama merge Lightroom Classic only, not mobile | ||
| RAW file support Limited compared to Lightroom | ||
| Layer-based editing Requires Photoshop for layers | ||
| Video editing Basic color/exposure only, no timeline | ||
| Sync | ||
| Cloud sync across devices Lightroom cloud version; Classic requires setup | ||
| Mobile | ||
| Mobile app iOS and Android with most desktop features | ||
| Android feature parity Many iOS features unavailable on Android | ||
| Professional | ||
| Tethered capture Lightroom Classic only | ||
| Professional portfolio website Pro tier only | ||
| Storage | ||
| Cloud sync Pro tier only | ||
| Export | ||
| Print/Book modules Lightroom Classic only | ||
| Integrations | ||
| Adobe Lightroom integration Pro tier only | ||
| Social | ||
| Creative community No likes/follower counts, gallery sharing | ||
| Organization | ||
| Face recognition Works but accuracy issues reported | ||
| Usability | ||
| Offline editing Classic fully offline; cloud version limited | ||
| Photo archive feature Requested for 7+ years, not implemented | ||
| Pricing | ||
| Perpetual license option Subscription only since Lightroom 6 | ||
| Billing | ||
| In-app subscription cancellation Must cancel via device settings | ||
| Collaboration | ||
| Multi-user catalog Single-user catalogs only | ||
