Overall Winner
Capture One
beats Paint.NET by 8 points
Paint.NET 51/100
Capture One 🏆 59/100
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Paint.NET
Free
VS
C
Capture One
From $18/mo
The verdict
Capture One scores 59/100 against Paint.NET's 51/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Paint.NET
Capture One
Price & Value
★★★★☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
Paint.NET
"Free fast Windows photo editor with layers and plugin extensibility"
Pros
Free lightweight editor with fast performance on Windows Layer support with extensive effects and plugins Simple interface accessible for beginners
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 | Paint.NET | Capture One | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Paint.NET |
| Starting price | Free | From $18/mo | Paint.NET |
Our pick