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Panoweaver vs PTGui
Both stand on panorama stitching software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Panoweaver combines panorama stitching, HDR processing, and tour publishing. The trial has all features but watermarks published panoramas; the listed starting price is $149.95 one-time.
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Choose PTGui if you need desktop panorama stitching across Linux, macOS, or Windows, especially for multi-row or spherical images. PTGui Pro adds HDR and other advanced editing tools, while the trial lets you use the full feature set with a watermark on finished panoramas. Consider the license terms and forum-based technical support when deciding whether it fits your needs.
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| Panoweaver | PTGui | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | easypano.com | ptgui.com |
| On panorama stitching software | #13 of 23 | #17 of 23 |
Panoweaver: what it does well
- Supports RAW and 16-bit image inputs.
- Professional Edition batch-stitches up to 300 groups.
- HDR processing combines 2–10 stops per group.
- Trial includes all features.
- License purchases include technical support.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Trial panoramas carry a watermark.
- Listed starting price is $149.95 one-time.
PTGui: what it does well
- Stitches multiple rows, including photos taken with fisheye lenses.
- Supports both standard and spherical 360° × 180° panoramas.
- Includes manual stitching, live preview, and perspective editing.
- Supports JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and camera RAW source images.
- Processes projects and photographs locally and primarily works offline.
What to know first
- Trial panoramas carry a visible watermark.
- License prices are not shown on the accessible order page.
- Technical support is through a public forum, not email or telephone.
- Personal licenses include one year of free upgrades.
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