HDR-Merge vs Luminance HDR
| HDR-Merge | Luminance HDR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| HDR merge mode | bracketed | both |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| RAW file support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | web | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Maximum input images | 9 images | — |
| Tone mapping controls | — | multiple |
| HDR output formats | — | OpenEXR, Radiance RGBE, LogLuv TIFF, 16/32bpc TIFF, PFS, FITS |
Both are listed in Best HDR Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Luminance HDR scores higher on our published basis.