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RapidRAW vs RawTherapee

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RapidRAWRawTherapee
LanguageTypeScriptC++
LicenceAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
Stars10k4.2k
Latestv1.6.45.13
Last push2026-10-062026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 13 days between releasestoo few releases
Active contributors29+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days6 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace Lightroom. Alternatives to Lightroom →

    PartialRapidRAWNon-destructive, GPU-accelerated raw editing with masks on desktop and Android, browsing folders rather than a catalog, without cloud sync.

    PartialRawTherapeeRaw development with detailed demosaicing control, without digital asset management, printing or uploading.