Alcedo Studio
6.5#123 in photo editing softwareFree planFree planmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | Alcedo Studio | PhotoPad |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | Its editing tools include exposure, white balance, tone curves, color wheels, selective color, local tone mapping, radial and linear masks, and named versions. | Features include cropping, rotating, resizing, retouching, color and exposure adjustments, and blur and sharpening tools. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | The maker lists OpenAI- and Anthropic-compatible APIs for optional AI descriptions and ratings; no other external service integrations are specified on the features page. | Edited images can be uploaded directly to Twitter, Flickr, Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive. |
| Privacy | The maker says the library lives on the user's computer, search runs locally, and export excludes GPS location, camera serial numbers, and edit history by default. | NCH's privacy statement says it does not store credit card information and will never sell personal data. |
Alcedo Studio plans
- Alcedo StudioFree
PhotoPad plans
- Pro Edition Annual Plan—
- Home Edition Annual Plan—
- Pro Edition Quarterly Plan—
- Free editionFree
- FreeFree
- PhotoPad Photo Editor Pro Edition Quarterly Plan$9.99 a month
Pick Alcedo Studio if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick PhotoPad if…
PhotoPad suits people who want photo adjustments, RAW editing, and creative project tools such as cards or collages in one editor. Its free edition fits non-commercial use, while people using it for business should consider the available paid editions.