Side by side
Keeper vs RawCull
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.
Free trial Mac
Keeper focuses on local photo review, with tools for comparing and sorting images and the ability to cull offline. It offers a 30-day trial, but the listed plans' prices require checking its live pricing widget.
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RawCull focuses on fast, local culling with extensive keyboard controls and RAW support. The trial covers all features, while a lifetime license is needed for exporting and detailed review tools after seven days.
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| Keeper | RawCull | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Lifetime License: $15, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | keeperculling.com | rawcull.com |
| On photo culling software | #20 of 26 | #24 of 26 |
Keeper: what it does well
- AI-assisted culling and RAW previews
- Side-by-side image comparison
- Batch culling actions
- Offline culling supported
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing starts from $30
- Listed plan prices appear only in the live pricing widget
RawCull: what it does well
- Keyboard controls cover navigation and marking
- Supports many RAW formats
- Local processing without uploads or telemetry
- Culling and exporting work offline
- Seven-day trial needs no account or card
What to know first
- Full RAW decoding requires dcraw
- Exporting requires a license after trial
- Histogram and EXIF sidebar require a license
- Windows and Linux support is not planned
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