Overall Winner
Photopea
beats Capture One by 12 points
Photopea 🏆 71/100
Capture One 59/100
Photopea
Free
VS
C
Capture One
From $18/mo
The verdict
Photopea scores 71/100 against Capture One's 59/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Photopea
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
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
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 | Photopea | Capture One | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | No | Photopea |
| Starting price | Free | From $18/mo | Photopea |
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