Overall Winner
Affinity Photo
beats Capture One by 16 points
Affinity Photo 🏆 75/100
Capture One 59/100
A
Affinity Photo
Free
VS
C
Capture One
From $18/mo
The verdict
Affinity Photo scores 75/100 against Capture One's 59/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Affinity Photo
Capture One
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Affinity Photo
"Free professional photo editor rivaling Photoshop with full RAW support"
Pros
Completely free professional-grade editor with no subscription Full RAW development, layers, masks, and Frequency Separation More intuitive interface than Photoshop with easier-to-use tools
Capture One
"Professional RAW editor with superior color science for studio workflows"
Pros
Industry-leading color science and rendering Best-in-class tethered shooting for studio workflows Advanced layer-based local adjustments
Pricing & value
| Metric | Affinity Photo | Capture One | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Affinity Photo |
| Starting price | Free | From $18/mo | Affinity Photo |
Our pick