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At a Glance
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Star Rating
(3,168)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
Star Rating
(367)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Final Cut Pro X

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom vs Final Cut Pro X

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Adobe Photoshop Lightroom easier to use and administer. Reviewers also felt that Adobe Photoshop Lightroom was easier to do business with overall. However, reviewers felt that the products are equally easy to set up.

  • Reviewers felt that Adobe Photoshop Lightroom meets the needs of their business better than Final Cut Pro X.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom over Final Cut Pro X.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
No pricing available
Final Cut Pro X
No pricing available
Free Trial
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
No trial information available
Final Cut Pro X
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
2,717
8.9
319
Ease of Use
8.5
2,730
8.4
319
Ease of Setup
8.7
305
8.7
49
Ease of Admin
8.7
256
8.6
46
Quality of Support
8.5
2,215
8.2
249
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
240
8.8
40
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
2,655
7.9
317
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.5
205
Editing
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
6.8
16
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.4
18
Not enough data
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.8
23
Not enough data
8.6
22
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
7.1
16
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and Final Cut Pro X share no categories
Unique Categories
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is categorized as Photo Editing
Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X is categorized as Video Editing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
10.0%
Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
72.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Photography
18.9%
Marketing and Advertising
8.5%
Design
7.8%
Graphic Design
6.0%
Higher Education
3.3%
Other
55.5%
Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
Media Production
13.9%
Entertainment
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Religious Institutions
5.8%
Motion Pictures and Film
3.9%
Other
56.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrea C.
AC
Andrea C.
Verified User in Photography

It's the best digital tool for photographers! You can control and change so many things for improved your final picture. For better result shoot in RAW

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Photography

It takes a lot of space to keep the software on a computer system. The application takes a while to load and import photos. There aren't enough guides on how to use Lightroom.

Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Marlee J.
MJ
Marlee J.
Verified User in E-Learning

Easy to learn, easy to use! Final Cut X opened up their doors for so many new customers when they took the ease-of-use features from iMovie and incorporated them into version X. Even for editors who are past the beginner stage, Final Cut X still allows me...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Travis G.
TG
Travis G.
Verified User in Media Production

Everything I like best, has shortcomings. Inserting a clip into a new spot without having to create a hole for it was never a problem I really had. The implications around this feature make it more difficult to use in other situations. The way the clips are...

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Discussions
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Discussions
Is Photoshop included in Lightroom?
7 comments
Subham Raj T.
ST
I understand. If you have any other requests or need assistance, feel free to let me know!Read more
How do you keep it organized?
5 comments
Andrew D.
AD
Hi Brittany: If I'm understanding your question, assuming that you are not speaking about files that you edit in Photoshop that are originally in Lightroom....Read more
How can I correct overexposure in the simplest way.
3 comments
Rachel C.
RC
The exposure slider is located in the develop module.Read more
Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X Discussions
What is the best way to color correct?
4 comments
Arman S.
AS
Youtube got me through all my FCPX trouble shooting. This video briefly explains using the color board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC2L-Ec8GTM Read more
What is Final Cut Pro X used for?
2 comments
Tom W.
TW
Final Cut Pro X (aka FCP) is used for professional-quality video editing.Read more
Plugin's
1 comment
Michael B.
MB
You have a few questions. First, there's not an "apple store" for FCPX plugins. Different companies will usually offer plugins for multiple programs on their...Read more