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BreezeBrowser Pro vs PhotoTaken
Both stand on photo viewer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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BreezeBrowser Pro combines image selection, metadata work, basic adjustments, and presentation outputs in a Windows application. Its processor requirements and one-time license cost are important considerations before choosing it.
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PhotoTaken combines shoot culling, metadata search, paired-file handling, and XMP ratings in a desktop workflow. Choose between Light and Full based on whether you need advanced editing, export, conversion, and dual-destination ingest.
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| BreezeBrowser Pro | PhotoTaken | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Browser Pro: $149, paid once | PhotoTaken Light: $69, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | breezesoftware.com | phototakensoftware.com |
| On photo viewer software | #25 of 34 | #29 of 34 |
BreezeBrowser Pro: what it does well
- Multiple browsing and comparison views
- Supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and PSD
- Canon and Nikon RAW previews
- EXIF, IPTC, GPS, and keyword tools
- Creates contact sheets and HTML galleries
What to know first
- Windows 10+ is required
- Intel x86 processor required
- ARM and Snapdragon support is marked N/A
- License is $149, paid once
PhotoTaken: what it does well
- Contact sheets load thumbnails in the background
- Searches camera, lens, ISO, and other metadata
- Keeps RAW and JPEG shots paired
- Writes ratings and tags to standard XMP
- Shows online-only cloud photos
What to know first
- No free plan
- Light omits whole-library search and filter builder
- Full costs $189, paid once
- Some editing and ingest tools require Full
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