Compare Luminar Neo and Photomatix Pro 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (71.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Luminar Neo
Star Rating
(97)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (83.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Luminar NeoPhotomatix Pro
Star Rating
(38)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Photomatix ProSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Photomatix Pro excels in HDR processing, with features like "Batch Processing" allowing for efficient handling of multiple images, while Luminar Neo is praised for its "AI Sky Replacement" tool, which simplifies complex edits.
- Reviewers mention that Luminar Neo offers a more intuitive user interface, making it easier for beginners to navigate, whereas Photomatix Pro has a steeper learning curve due to its extensive features.
- G2 users highlight that Photomatix Pro's "Tone Mapping" capabilities provide more control over the final image output, while users on G2 appreciate Luminar Neo's "AI Enhance" feature for quick adjustments that yield impressive results.
- Users say that the support quality for Luminar Neo is slightly better, with a rating of 8.9 compared to Photomatix Pro's 8.5, indicating a more responsive customer service experience.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have strong generative AI features, Luminar Neo's "AI Portrait Enhancer" is particularly noted for its effectiveness in improving portrait images, whereas Photomatix Pro lacks similar advanced AI tools.
- Users report that Photomatix Pro is favored for its robust "Exposure Blending" options, which are essential for landscape photographers, while Luminar Neo shines with its "Creative Filters" that allow for artistic expression in editing.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Luminar Neo
No pricing availablePhotomatix Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Luminar Neo
No trial information availablePhotomatix Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
82
8.8
34
Ease of Use
8.9
82
8.3
34
Ease of Setup
9.3
9
7.3
5
Ease of Admin
8.5
8
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.9
71
8.5
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
8
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
76
7.1
32
Features by Category
Generative AI
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Luminar Neo and Photomatix Pro are categorized as Photo Editing
Unique Categories
Luminar Neo has no unique categories
Photomatix Pro has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Luminar Neo
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Photomatix Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Photography
30.9%
Marketing and Advertising
7.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.2%
Design
7.2%
Media Production
4.1%
Other
43.3%
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
Luminar Neo
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sheridan S.
Verified User in Retail
simple to use and easy to make adjustments interface
Most Helpful Critical Review
Bilal A.
Verified User in Photography
Speed, slow rendering of photos. Although the developers claim the speed to be improved, its still the weakest point of the system. Slow Real-time feedback for a change is killing the overall user experience.
Photomatix Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Photography
The speed of batching and variety of presets available.
Most Helpful Critical Review
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
Sheridan S.
Verified User in Retail
simple to use and easy to make adjustments interface
Verified User in Photography
The speed of batching and variety of presets available.
Bilal A.
Verified User in Photography
Speed, slow rendering of photos. Although the developers claim the speed to be improved, its still the weakest point of the system. Slow Real-time feedback for a change is killing the overall user experience.
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
Alternatives
Discussions
When will you integrate Luminar with Affinity and other products?
1 comment
DC
that is a great feedback Read more
Why do some PCs with lower end specs run Luminar 4 better than my fully loaded gaming PC?
1 comment
DC
Interesting question. Following!Read more
Is it any way to improve performance on a high-end Windows machine?
1 comment
AS
I agree. Luminar AI is an excellent product and it brings tremendous value especially if purchased with a discount (which is pretty easy). I think with the...Read more
What is the best software for HDR photography?
2 comments
FY
Adobe Photoshop and Photomatix ProRead more
Photomatix Pro has no more discussions with answers
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