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Darktable Pricing (March 2026)
Free plan available
Prices verified March 16, 2026
How much does Darktable cost?
Darktable offers a free plan with paid tiers starting at Free/yr.
Free TierYes
Starting PriceFree
Number of Plans1
Billing Cycleone-time
Pricing Modelfreemium
All Plans
Most Popular
Free
Free
Billed one-time
- Non-destructive RAW editing
- Professional color management
- GPU acceleration
- 67+ image adjustment modules
- Lua scripting support
- Camera tethering
- Unlimited exports
- Cross-platform support
Feature Breakdown by Plan
| Feature | Free |
|---|---|
| Non-destructive RAW editing | ✓ |
| Professional color management | ✓ |
| GPU acceleration | ✓ |
| 67+ image adjustment modules | ✓ |
| Lua scripting support | ✓ |
| Camera tethering | ✓ |
| Unlimited exports | ✓ |
| Cross-platform support | ✓ |
Is Darktable Worth It?
4.3/5 from 1,200 reviews
The free plan lets you test core functionality before committing.
Best for: Professional photographers seeking free RAW processing, Open-source enthusiasts, Photographers who want full control over their workflow. Keep in mind: steep learning curve for beginners.
Darktable Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free and open-source
- Professional-grade RAW processing capabilities
- Non-destructive editing workflow
- Excellent color management and scene-referred processing
- Strong community and active development
Cons
- Steep learning curve for beginners
- Interface can feel complex compared to commercial alternatives
- Limited compatibility with some newer camera models
- Requires technical knowledge for advanced features
Frequently Asked Questions
Darktable offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Free/yr, billed one-time. There are 1 plans total.
Yes, Darktable offers a free tier that lets you try core features before upgrading to a paid plan.
All Darktable plans are currently free.
With a 4.3/5 rating from 1,200 reviews, Darktable is well-regarded. Best for: Professional photographers seeking free RAW processing, Open-source enthusiasts, Photographers who want full control over their workflow.
Darktable bills one-time. The pricing model is freemium.
Darktable offers 1 plans: Free.