ImageGlass
7.9#1 in photo viewer softwareFrom $9.99 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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Photo Mechanic
6.5#7 in photo viewer softwareFrom $149 a yearmacOSWindows
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| Fact | ImageGlass | Photo Mechanic |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | LinkedIn gives 2010 as the founding year. | 1996 |
| Integrations | External apps can be associated for editing, custom hotkeys can integrate with external apps, and developers can build extensions with the ImageGlass SDK. | It can upload directly to PhotoShelter, Zenfolio, Amazon S3, Flickr, SmugMug, and other online services. |
ImageGlass plans
- ClassicFree
- Pro Business$9.99 a month
- Pro Individual$14.90, paid once
- Pro Team$69, paid once
- Pro Commercial Source LicensePriced on request
Photo Mechanic plans
- Photo Mechanic$14.99 a month
- Photo Mechanic Plus$24.99 a month
- Photo Mechanic$149 a year
- Photo Mechanic Plus$249 a year
- Photo Mechanic$299, paid once
- Photo Mechanic Plus$399, paid once
Pick ImageGlass if…
ImageGlass suits people who want a desktop viewer for varied image formats, with basic editing and metadata viewing. Pro may appeal to individuals or teams needing its extra viewing controls and commercial-use licensing.
Pick Photo Mechanic if…
It suits photographers who want to review, tag, and organize images during card ingest, especially professional photographers such as photojournalists. Photo Mechanic Plus is for those who also want an image catalog spanning storage locations.