Comparison
Film Lab Pro vs the alternatives
An honest feature comparison. Every tool here does something well — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Film Lab Pro
Best for: Free browser-based, AI features, anamorphic, batch RAW processing
Dehancer
Best for: Maximum accuracy, professional plugins, Lightroom/Capture One workflow
VSCO
Best for: Mobile editing, social community, simple preset-based workflow
29a.ch
Best for: Privacy-first, 100+ stocks, offline/local use, no account
| Feature | Film Lab Pro You are here | Dehancer $13–29/mo | VSCO $5/mo | 29a.ch Free / dated UI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $13–29/mo | $5/mo | Free |
| Browser-based (no install) | Partially | Partially | ||
| Account required | Optional | |||
| Film stocks | 17+ | 60+ | 40+ | 100+ |
| Scientifically calibrated curves | Partial | |||
| RAW file support | ||||
| HDR / 32-bit pipeline | ||||
| Batch processing | Plugin only | |||
| Anamorphic lens simulation | ||||
| AI-powered restoration | ||||
| Halation simulation | Basic | |||
| Grain simulation | Selwyn-scaled | Crystal model | Basic | Basic |
| Google Drive batch import | ||||
| Modern UI | ||||
| Privacy (images not for AI training) | Unspecified | Unspecified | ||
| Mobile app | PWA | |||
| Social/community features | ||||
| Lightroom / Capture One plugin |
* Data based on public feature listings as of June 2026. Competitor features may change.
Choose Film Lab Pro if…
- You want free, instant browser access
- You shoot RAW or HDR
- You want anamorphic lens simulation
- You need AI-powered restoration
- You care about privacy
Choose Dehancer if…
- You work in Lightroom/Capture One daily
- You need 60+ curated stocks
- You can justify $13–29/mo
Choose VSCO if…
- Mobile editing is your primary workflow
- You want a built-in social community
- You value simplicity over precision
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