Photo Mechanic vs qView
| Photo Mechanic | qView | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $12.42/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 14.99 /mo | — |
| Supported platforms | macOS, Windows | windows, macos, linux |
| RAW image support | Yes | Yes |
| Side-by-side compare | Yes | — |
| Contact sheets | Yes | — |
| Color management | Yes | Yes |
| Metadata viewer | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Photo Viewer Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, qView scores higher on our published basis.