Luminar Neo vs Reshot AI (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
Reshot AI
From $9/mo against from $99/mo
Free plan
Tie
Neither has one
Higher rating
Luminar Neo
4.3 against 4.0
Same job?
Yes
Both are Image Generation tools

Side by side

Compared on	Luminar Neo	Reshot AI
Our rating	4.3Better	4.0
Starts at	$99/mo	$9/moBetter
Free plan	No	No
Category	Image Generation	Image Generation
Plans	From $99/mo	From $9/mo
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	Precision Eye Editor for gaze, eyelids and eyebrows Expression Sculptor for smile and mouth 3D Pose Manipulator for head rotation and tilt Real-time editing up to 4K Unlimited photos on both plans
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	Fixes the blinked group photo that cannot be retaken Unlimited editing rather than credit metering $99 a year is cheap for what it does
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	No free tier to test on your own photos Editing expression changes what the photograph records Heavy adjustment lands in uncanny territory quickly
Company	Skylum, founded 2021	Reshot AI

Prices come from each vendor's pricing page, last checked 20260814. Check the vendor before you buy.

FAQ

Questions people ask

Is Luminar Neo better than Reshot AI?

In our reviews Luminar Neo scores 4.3 and Reshot AI scores 4.0. 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. Reshot AI: Edits expression, eye direction and head pose in a photograph after it was taken.

Which is cheaper, Luminar Neo or Reshot AI?

Reshot AI has the lower starting price: from $99/mo for Luminar Neo and from $9/mo for Reshot AI.

Do Luminar Neo and Reshot AI have free plans?

Neither lists a free plan.

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