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Paintbrush vs Luminance HDR
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Paintbrush
6.0Image editor
Luminance HDR
7.0Provides a workflow for HDR imaging
| Metric | Paintbrush | Luminance HDR |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 337 | 15 |
| 90-day Installs | 951 | 45 |
| 365-day Installs | 4.1K | 245 |
| Version | 2.6.0,20210402 | 2.6.0 |
| Auto-updates | No | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 22 | 656 |
| GitHub Forks | 1 | 102 |
| Open Issues | - | 97 |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Last GitHub Commit | 6y ago | 10mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 25, 2012 | Jun 29, 2014 |
Reviews
Paintbrush
Paintbrush is a niche image editor offering unique watercolor effects, ideal for artists seeking distinctive image processing options. Despite its specialized features, the app lacks active development and community support.
Paintbrush is an image editor that adds modern, watercolor effects to images.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Unique watercolor effect features
- + Available for macOS
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Inactive development and community
Luminance HDR
Luminance HDR offers a comprehensive workflow for HDR imaging, making it ideal for photographers and HDR enthusiasts seeking advanced image manipulation tools.
Provides tools for HDR image creation and manipulation, offering a complete workflow for photographers.
Pros
- + Comprehensive HDR workflow with advanced tools
- + Open-source under GPL-2.0, supporting community contributions
- + Cross-platform support, including macOS via Homebrew
Cons
- - No auto-update feature for the application
- - Limited community discussion on macOS platforms