Luminar Neo vs Radiant Photo (2026): Pricing, Features & Which to Choose

Who comes out ahead

Based only on the facts in our directory. The right pick still depends on the job you need done.

Lower starting price
Not comparable
Not comparable: Radiant Photo does not list a price
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Luminar Neo
4.3 against 3.6
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Luminar Neo	Radiant Photo
Our rating	4.3Better	3.6
Starts at	$99/mo	Not listed
Free plan	No	No
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	From $99/mo	See pricing
Key features	AI sky replacement with automatic relighting of the rest of the scene One-click portrait retouching for skin, body, and face-shape adjustments AI-powered old photo restoration and detail recovery Layer-based editing with masking for manual control alongside AI tools Local, on-device AI processing rather than cloud-dependent editing	Scene-aware AI detecting photo genre (portrait, landscape, birds, pets) Genre-specific automatic corrections, not generic auto-enhance Local processing - no cloud upload required Plugin support for Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Apple Photos Explicitly no generative AI - correction only, nothing added or invented
Pros	One-time perpetual license avoids the ongoing cost of a Creative Cloud-style subscription Local AI processing means edits don't depend on an internet connection or cloud queue Automates edits (sky replacement, restoration) that take real manual skill in Photoshop	Explicit no-generative-AI stance is a genuine trust signal for professional/documentary use Local processing keeps images entirely on the user's device Plugin support fits into existing Photoshop/Lightroom workflows
Cons	Perpetual license still requires paying again for major version upgrades down the line Local AI processing is demanding on older or lower-spec machines Layer and masking tools are less refined than dedicated professional editors like Photoshop	Workflows (genre packs) may need to be purchased separately depending on need Correction-only AI won't help with removing or adding elements to a photo Scene detection accuracy depends on how clearly a photo fits one of the defined genres
Company	Skylum, founded 2021	Radiant Photo

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260826. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Luminar Neo better than Radiant Photo?

In our reviews Luminar Neo scores 4.3 and Radiant Photo scores 3.6. The better pick depends on the job. Luminar Neo: AI-powered photo editor from Skylum that automates sky replacement, portrait retouching, and photo restoration with local processing. Radiant Photo: AI detects whether a photo is a portrait, landscape, bird or pet shot and applies genre-specific corrections automatically - explicitly no generative AI adding or inventing content.

Which is cheaper, Luminar Neo or Radiant Photo?

Luminar Neo: from $99/mo. Radiant Photo: see pricing.

Do Luminar Neo and Radiant Photo have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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