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BLOCK WORKS vs Selekt

Both stand on photo culling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

BLOCK WORKS

Free trial MacWindows

Choose BLOCK WORKS if you want local, offline-capable photo culling and AI keywording with RAW support and review control over generated metadata. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan, need to process beyond the 500-image trial without purchasing a license, or require multiple-seat team licensing now.

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Selekt

Free plan MacWebWindows

Selekt combines local photo culling and scoring with optional cloud tools. Its free plan covers core importing, culling, and export, while Pro adds unlimited cloud AI, more sync space, and priority support.

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The facts

	BLOCK WORKS	Selekt
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Pro: A$16 a month
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	theblock.works	selekt.photos
On photo culling software	#13 of 26	#9 of 26

BLOCK WORKS: what it does well

Processes images locally; the maker says they are not uploaded.
Scores blur, exposure, blinks, and near-duplicates.
Generates 21 types of metadata in IPTC/XMP fields.
Users can approve, edit, or reject each AI result.
The downloaded model tier runs offline.

What to know first

There is no free plan.
The 14-day trial is limited to 500 images.
Paid pricing is available on request.
Studio or team licensing for multiple seats is coming soon.

Selekt: what it does well

Groups bursts, similar frames, and duplicates.
On-device scoring checks focus, exposure, and blur.
Import, manual culling, and export work offline.
Exports XMP sidecars for three named photo apps.

What to know first

Cloud AI, sync, and proofing need internet.
Free cloud AI covers 100 photos/month.
Local catalogue database lacks database-level encryption.

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