Master the Moment — Outdoor Photography Podcast

Can Adobe Be Beat? The Best Lightroom/Photoshop Alternatives

Austin James Jackson Season 1 Episode 122

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Adobe is a behemoth when it comes to software for creatives, holding a major share of the market. With over 20 apps designed to do nearly anything you can dream of in the creative realm, it's a tall task to beat Adobe. 

That being said, there are numerous Lightroom/Photoshop alternatives on the market that can offer lower-cost options that differ in the features they offer. In this week's podcast, I'll tell you why I think Adobe is so hard to beat, as well as cover my favorite alternatives to the world's most popular photo and video editor.

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DxO PhotoLab 8

Luminar Neo

ON1 Photo RAW 2026

CaptureOne

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