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Filmulator vs RapidRAW
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| Fact | Filmulator | RapidRAW |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Stars | 765 | 10k |
| Latest | v0.12.0 | v1.6.4 |
| Last push | 2026-07-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 37 days between releases | about 13 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Lightroom. Alternatives to Lightroom →
PartialFilmulatorRaw import, a photo library and a short set of film-simulation development tools, much narrower than Lightroom's develop module.
PartialRapidRAWNon-destructive, GPU-accelerated raw editing with masks on desktop and Android, browsing folders rather than a catalog, without cloud sync.
Filmulator
RapidRAW
- v1.6.42026-09-17RapidRAW v1.6.4 - Highlight Recovery, Masonry Layout, Crop Shortcuts & 10k Stars!
- v1.6.32026-09-03RapidRAW v1.6.3 - Advanced Retouching, Guided Perspective, Unified Crop Panel & Much More!
- v1.6.22026-08-21RapidRAW v1.6.2 - Camera Tethering, Focus Stacking, Film Emulations & Much More!
- v1.6.12026-08-07RapidRAW v1.6.1 - Customizable Workspace, Unified Library Editing & More!
- v1.6.02026-07-26RapidRAW v1.6.0 - Lens Blur, Culling View, Pair Grouping & Much More!
Filmulator
unsigned The latest release, v0.12.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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RapidRAW
unsigned The latest release, v1.6.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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