Luminar Neo
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VisitLuminar Neo vs Picsart
What both publish
| Fact | Luminar Neo | Picsart |
|---|---|---|
| AI retouching | Yes | Yes |
| Batch editing | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud sync | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2008 | 2011 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | The desktop app works as a plug-in for Lightroom Classic, Photoshop and Apple Photos. | Official integrations include Figma, Sketch, Miro, GIMP, Google Drive, Make, Zapier, n8n, Pabbly, IFTTT and Elastic.io. |
| Layer editing | Yes | Yes |
| Limit: performance | G2 reviewers report lag with high-resolution RAW files and weaker Windows performance than Mac performance. | Independent reviewers report crashes, lag, slow interfaces and drafts refreshing or failing to save. |
| Masking tools | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | multi-platform | multi-platform |
| Praise: ease of use | Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as intuitive, simple and beginner-friendly. | TrustRadius reviewers repeatedly describe Picsart as easy for beginners and usable without formal editing training. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | The store says the app has not received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview. | 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2 million ratings |
Luminar Neo plans
- Desktop Only$129 a month
- All Platforms$159 a month
- Max$199 a month
- Perpetual Desktop License$129, paid once
- Cross-device Perpetual License$159, paid once
- Max Perpetual License$199, paid once
Picsart plans
- Pro$10.50 a month
- Ultra$60 a month
- FreeFree
Pick Luminar Neo if…
It suits photographers who want editing tools such as RAW support, layers, masking, and AI retouching across desktop or mobile platforms. The listed plans vary by device access and included extras.
Pick Picsart if…
Picsart suits people looking for image-editing tools across web and major desktop and mobile platforms. Its free plan may suit those who want to start without paying, while Pro and Ultra list larger batch and storage allowances.