FilmLab
8.0#3 in photo scanning softwareFrom $59.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS
VisitFilmLab vs Nostalgia
What both publish
| Fact | FilmLab | Nostalgia |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | FilmLab Desktop is offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux; FilmLab Mobile is offered for iOS and Android. | The site says web and iPhone/iPad are available, Android is in Google Play testing, and a Mac beta supports compatible scanners. |
| Privacy | The privacy policy says photos stay on the device and are not uploaded unless the user shares them through another app. | The maker says it does not use uploaded photos or restoration outputs to train or fine-tune AI models without separate explicit consent. |
| Purpose | FilmLab converts digital captures of film negatives into color or black-and-white images using a custom processing engine designed to produce darkroom-inspired colors and tones. | Nostalgia helps families scan, restore, organize, and privately share old family photographs with their stories. |
FilmLab plans
- EducationFree
- Monthly$7.99 a month
- Annual$59.99 a year
- Lifetime$199.99, paid once
Nostalgia plans
- FreeFree
- Family (monthly)$7.99 a month
- 50 credits$9.99, paid once
- 200 credits$24.99, paid once
- 500 credits$49.99, paid once
- Family (yearly)$79.99 a year
Pick FilmLab if…
FilmLab suits film photographers who want to convert digital negative scans and adjust or batch-edit images. Its mobile apps also suit people who want to preview or review negatives and make quick scans for sharing.
Pick Nostalgia if…
Nostalgia suits families preserving and organizing printed or digital photographs together. It may also fit relatives who want to contribute information without creating accounts.