Luminance HDR vs MergeHDR
| Luminance HDR | MergeHDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | iOS, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| HDR merge mode | both | bracketed |
| Tone mapping controls | multiple | multiple |
| Batch processing | Yes | — |
| RAW file support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR output formats | OpenEXR, Radiance RGBE, LogLuv TIFF, 16/32bpc TIFF, PFS, FITS | HEIC, DNG |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | iOS, macOS |
| Maximum input images | — | 7 images |
Both are listed in Best HDR Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Luminance HDR scores higher on our published basis.