Overall Winner
Photopea
beats Darktable by 20 points
Darktable 51/100
Photopea 🏆 71/100
D
Darktable
Free
VS
Photopea
Free
The verdict
Photopea scores 71/100 against Darktable's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Darktable
Photopea
Price & Value
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Darktable
"Best free RAW photo editor with professional color science"
Pros
Industry-leading RAW processing with non-destructive workflow Professional color management with filmic RGB and OpenCL acceleration Free Lightroom replacement with no subscription
Photopea
"The most powerful free Photoshop alternative that runs in your browser"
Pros
Completely free with all Photoshop-level features unlocked Supports 50+ file formats including PSD, AI, RAW, and SVG No installation needed — runs entirely in the browser
Pricing & value
| Metric | Darktable | Photopea | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Darktable |
Our pick