HDR Merge Master vs PhotomatixCL
| HDR Merge Master | PhotomatixCL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $19/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| HDR merge mode | bracketed | bracketed |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| RAW file support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR output formats | 32-bit OpenEXR, Radiance HDR | JPG, TIFF, EXR |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Paid from | — | 39 one-time |
| Tone mapping controls | — | multiple |
Both are listed in Best HDR Software. On Everything Xiaomi, PhotomatixCL scores higher on our published basis.