Luminar Neo
by Skylum
#5 in Edit & upscale photosOne-time purchase
A photo editor you buy once rather than rent. Sky, portrait and enhance tools are quick, but the AI tools renew after a year.
What’s good
- Pay once for the desktop app
- Quick AI sky, portrait and enhance tools
- 7-day free trial
Heads-up
- AI tools need renewal after 365 days
- Weaker photo organizing than Lightroom
The details
- Best for
- Hobbyists who want to buy their photo editor once
- Price
- $129 (Desktop Only, one-time purchase)
- Free plan
- 7-day free trial
- Skill level
- Any level
- Made by
- Skylum
- Website
- skylum.com
- Price checked
- Sep 30, 2026
Where it ranks
- #5Edit & upscale photosOne-time purchase
Compare with similar picks
| Rank in Edit & upscale photos | #1 | #2 | #3 | #5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $11.99/mo | From $25/mo | From $12.99/mo | $129 |
| Free plan | Free mobile app with basic edits | No | Free plan, limited exports, no commercial use | No |
| Best for | Photographers editing whole shoots on phone and desktop | Fixing blurry, noisy or small photos and enlarging them | Product photos, cutouts and clean backgrounds for sellers | Hobbyists who want to buy their photo editor once |
| Skill level | Any level | Any level | Beginner-friendly | Any level |
| Try it free | Try it | Try it free | Start free trial |
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