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Facet vs imagic
Both stand on ai photo culling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Facet combines local photo scoring, culling, face organization, and a shareable web gallery. It does not edit or develop RAW files, and the maker says it has no mobile app or cloud backup.
Visit Facet Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
Choose imagic if you want local desktop culling and RAW editing, with one-time license options and AI scoring. Look elsewhere if you need a license active on multiple machines at once or do not want web edits sent to a server.
Visit imagicThe facts
| Facet | imagic | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | imagic Lite: €19, paid once |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ncoevoet.github.io | imagic.ink |
| On ai photo culling software | #1 of 29 | #3 of 29 |
Facet: what it does well
- Free plan with no cloud, accounts, or API keys
- Scores photos across nine dimensions
- Detects bursts, blinks, similar photos, and duplicates
- Supports XMP metadata with four named photo tools
- Core features run on CPU
What to know first
- No RAW editing or development
- No mobile app or cloud backup
- Setup requires Python
- NVIDIA GPU is needed for additional models and features
imagic: what it does well
- AI scores sharpness, exposure, noise, composition and detail.
- Detects duplicates, blur and closed eyes.
- Supports a broad range of RAW and image formats.
- Desktop processing runs locally; edits are non-destructive.
- Lite, Plus and Max are one-time purchases.
What to know first
- A license activates on one machine at a time.
- The web editor sends uploaded images to imagic’s server.
- The trial caps exports at 500 photos.