ImageGlass
7.9#1 in photo viewer softwareFrom $9.99 a monthFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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PhotoTaken
6.2#12 in photo viewer software$69 one-timemacOSWindows
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| Fact | ImageGlass | PhotoTaken |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | External apps can be associated for editing, custom hotkeys can integrate with external apps, and developers can build extensions with the ImageGlass SDK. | Color tags and star ratings are written to standard XMP for use in Lightroom, Bridge, Photo Mechanic, and other tools that read XMP. |
| Maker | Creator Dương Diệu Pháp describes himself as a software engineer from Vietnam. | LorMarSoft, LLC says it is a US-based software company founded by Mark Freedman. |
| Privacy | The app states that it does not send images, filenames or folder paths, and has no account, advertising identifier or user profile. | The maker says photos, tags, ratings, and project files stay on the user's computer and the app does not include telemetry or crash reporting that sends data off-device. |
| Purpose | ImageGlass is a desktop image viewer for browsing and viewing image files. | PhotoTaken is a desktop photo browser for organizing and culling large shoots before handing selected images to an editing application. |
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
PhotoTaken plans
- PhotoTaken Light$69, paid once
- Upgrade from Light to Full$120, paid once
- PhotoTaken Full$189, 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 PhotoTaken if…
PhotoTaken suits photographers handling large shoots, including weddings, sports, and events. It is for people who want to sort and select images before editing them elsewhere.