ColorForge vs Photomatix Pro
| ColorForge | Photomatix Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $19/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | api, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| HDR merge mode | both | both |
| Tone mapping controls | multiple | advanced |
| RAW file support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR output formats | JPEG, PNG, 16-bit TIFF | OpenEXR, DNG 32-bit, TIFF 32-bit, Radiance RGBE, PSB 32-bit |
| Supported platforms | web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS |
| Batch processing | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best HDR Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, ColorForge scores higher on our published basis.