Darktable vs TagStudio
Comparing two open source alternatives to Adobe Lightroom. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.
Darktable
GPL-3.0Open source photography workflow application and raw developer for organizing, editing, and exporting large photo libraries.
TagStudio
GPL-3.0Tag and organize photos and files in place, with a tag library stored next to your folders instead of a proprietary catalog.
Side-by-side comparison
| Darktable | TagStudio | |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Self-hostable | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 13,337 | 7,254 |
| Forks | 1,495 | 470 |
| Open Issues | 644 | 257 |
| Last Commit | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 28, 2026 |
| First Released | Mar 21, 2012 | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Categories | ||
| Tags | — |
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