Photo Mechanic vs PiGallery2
| Photo Mechanic | PiGallery2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $12.42/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 14.99 /mo | — |
| RAW photo support | Yes | Yes |
| Primary platform | — | multi-platform |
| Face recognition | — | No |
| AI-powered search | — | No |
| Metadata tools | — | Yes |
| Cloud sync | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Photo Management Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, PiGallery2 scores higher on our published basis.