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At a Glance
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo
Star Rating
(214)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Photomatix Pro
Photomatix Pro
Star Rating
(38)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Photomatix Pro
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Affinity Photo excels in its ease of setup, scoring 9.3 compared to Photomatix Pro's 7.3, making it a more user-friendly option for beginners.
  • Reviewers mention that Affinity Photo has a higher overall satisfaction rating with a score of 9.1 for meeting requirements, while Photomatix Pro trails slightly at 8.8, indicating that Affinity Photo better aligns with user needs.
  • G2 users highlight the superior quality of support for Affinity Photo, which scored 8.8, compared to Photomatix Pro's 8.5, suggesting that users may find more reliable assistance when using Affinity Photo.
  • Users on G2 report that Affinity Photo's generative AI features, such as AI Text-to-Image, received a score of 7.7, showcasing its innovative capabilities, while Photomatix Pro lacks similar advanced AI functionalities.
  • Reviewers say that Affinity Photo's product direction is viewed positively at 9.2, indicating a strong roadmap for future updates, whereas Photomatix Pro's score of 7.1 suggests some uncertainty about its future development.
  • Users report that Affinity Photo is particularly favored by small businesses, with 79.6% of reviews coming from this segment, compared to Photomatix Pro's 71.1%, highlighting its appeal in the small business market.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Affinity Photo
No pricing available
Photomatix Pro
No pricing available
Free Trial
Affinity Photo
No trial information available
Photomatix Pro
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
175
8.8
34
Ease of Use
8.6
176
8.3
34
Ease of Setup
9.3
29
7.3
5
Ease of Admin
9.2
21
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.8
137
8.5
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
17
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
170
7.1
32
Features by Category
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Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo
Photomatix Pro
Photomatix Pro
Affinity Photo and Photomatix Pro are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo has no unique categories
Photomatix Pro
Photomatix Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.4%
Photomatix Pro
Photomatix Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
71.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
28.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
Reviewers' Industry
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo
Graphic Design
10.5%
Design
9.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.2%
Computer Software
6.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
5.7%
Other
61.7%
Photomatix Pro
Photomatix Pro
Photography
23.7%
Computer Software
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.9%
Telecommunications
5.3%
Real Estate
5.3%
Other
47.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Brad S.
BS
Brad S.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

What I like best is the price. If you have some experience with Adobe Photoshop but can't afford the extremely high price tag of owning your own copy then Serif has built the perfect alternative for you. Affinity Photo has just about all of the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Immediate paywall. I downloaded the app and couldn't use the tool before I had to pay

Photomatix Pro
Photomatix Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film
GM
Verified User in Motion Pictures and Film

It is easy to use and not hard to learn.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Arts and Crafts
GA
Verified User in Arts and Crafts

Well its ok if you need something in a hurry free for one project , but even then your better off signing up for a free trial of photoshop

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Discussions
Affinity Photo
Affinity Photo Discussions
Integration with Dropbox and photo sharing sites like Pixabay, will this be available soon?
2 comments
Brent A.
BA
I haven’t seen any notes on it coming soon, but it would be a great addition!Read more
How does Affinity clean up old photos?
1 comment
Julia O.
JO
I am not sure what you are asking with the "how"? There are a number of automated features, but also you have a lot of choice in how cleanups are made,...Read more
Is Affinity photo as good as Photoshop?
1 comment
DV
Something I like a lot about Affinity is their one time purchase instead of a monthly subscription but, in terms of performance I found both are outstanding...Read more
Photomatix Pro
Photomatix Pro Discussions
What is the best software for HDR photography?
2 comments
FY
Adobe Photoshop and Photomatix ProRead more
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