# Fotor Photo Editor vs Luminar Neo Comparison

| | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 341 | 115 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (73.9% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Fotor Photo Editor

Pros:
- Ease of Use (41 reviews)
- Features (25 reviews)

Cons:
- Not Free (16 reviews)
- Expensive (14 reviews)

### Luminar Neo

Pros:
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)
- Efficiency (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (2 reviews)
- Slow Performance (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (276 reviews) | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (277 reviews) | 9.0 (96 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.4 (48 reviews) | 9.4 (23 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (214 reviews) | 9.0 (85 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (268 reviews) | 8.3 (90 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Fotor Photo Editor

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Fotor Basic

Price: Free

Description: Basic features and limited creative resources.

Key Features:
- Basic Editing Features
- Basic Design Features &amp; Resources
- Basic Collage Layouts &amp; Features

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/fotor-photo-editor/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Luminar Neo

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Display Ad Design

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fotor Photo Editor** | 8.6/10 | 89 |
| **Luminar Neo** | N/A | N/A |

#### Template Creation

| Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Image Upload** | 9.1 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Stock Image Library** | 8.4 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Drag &amp; Drop Editing** | 8.8 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Variety Of Banner Types** | 8.5 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Design &amp; Editing

| Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Shape &amp; Clip Art** | 8.6 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Font Selection** | 8.4 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scale** | 8.6 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Ad Management

| Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Ad Sets** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Export As Different File Types** | 8.6 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Heatmap** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Budget** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Photo Editing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Fotor Photo Editor** | 8.1/10 | 43 |
| **Luminar Neo** | 7.4/10 | 33 |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 7.1 (32 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Feature Not Available | 6.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Photo Editing

| Feature | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | 7.8 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Photo Editing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/photo-editing)

**Unique to Fotor Photo Editor (1):** [Display Ad Design Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/display-ad-design)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Fotor Photo Editor | Luminar Neo | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 73.9% | 83.9% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 17.7% | 10.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.4% | 5.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Fotor Photo Editor

- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.4%
- **Photography:** 8.1%
- **Design:** 6.9%
- **Graphic Design:** 5.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.4%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.1%
- **Entertainment:** 3.1%
- **Higher Education:** 2.8%
- **Computer Software:** 2.5%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 51.6%

#### Luminar Neo

- **Photography:** 33.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 8.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.2%
- **Design:** 7.2%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.5%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 3.6%
- **Media Production:** 3.6%
- **E-Learning:** 2.7%
- **Food &amp; Beverages:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 24.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Fotor Photo Editor

- [Canva](https://www.g2.com/products/canva/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (7564 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13380 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3296 reviews)
- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1485 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (749 reviews)
- [PicMonkey](https://www.g2.com/products/picmonkey/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (421 reviews)
- [BeFunky](https://www.g2.com/products/befunky/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Visme](https://www.g2.com/products/visme/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (485 reviews)
- [Simplified](https://www.g2.com/products/simplified/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5008 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop-lightroom-classic/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (893 reviews)

### Alternatives to Luminar Neo

- [GIMP](https://www.g2.com/products/gimp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1485 reviews)
- [Photoshop Elements](https://www.g2.com/products/photoshop-elements/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (799 reviews)
- [ACDSee](https://www.g2.com/products/acdsee/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (282 reviews)
- [Paintshop Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/paintshop-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [Capture One Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/capture-one-pro/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (79 reviews)
- [PhotoDirector](https://www.g2.com/products/photodirector/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (51 reviews)
- [Corel AfterShot Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/corel-aftershot-pro/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (49 reviews)
- [PhotoWorks](https://www.g2.com/products/photoworks/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (99 reviews)
- [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-photoshop/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (13380 reviews)
- [Pixlr](https://www.g2.com/products/pixlr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (749 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Fotor Photo Editor

- Title: [Is Fotor really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-fotor-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "YES IT IS "
- Title: [What is Fotor Photo Editor used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fotor-photo-editor-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Editing photos like cropping, red eye removal, and unblurring. It also has tools for graphic design and collage making."
- Title: [What software do photo editors use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-software-do-photo-editors-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "We use Adobe Photoshop most commonly. But Fotor is still implementing and might become one of the best photo editing softwares in the future."
- Title: [What are the features of photo editing software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fotor-photo-editor-what-are-the-features-of-photo-editing-software) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "What do you like best?

One of the best things about Fotor Photo Editor is its user-friendly interface. The software is easy to navigate and offers a wide..."
- Title: [What is Fotor photo editor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fotor-photo-editor) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "A free software download for photo editing! it is the best out there."

### Luminar Neo

- Title: [Is luminar a free software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-luminar-a-free-software) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello! There are a few ways to own Luminar Neo: purchase a lifetime version or choose a subscription plan that suits you best (paid monthly, annually, or..."
- Title: [How good is luminar?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-good-is-luminar) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Luminar Neo versus Lightroom - Which is Better in 2023? The fundamental distinction among Luminar and Lightroom is that Luminar has a quicker altering..."
- Title: [Is luminar better than Photoshop?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-luminar-better-than-photoshop) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Photoshop is always king! 
But Luminar makes things easier and achieve almost same results! some cases even better!"
- Title: [Is it any way to improve performance on a high-end Windows machine?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-it-any-way-to-improve-performance-on-a-high-end-windows-machine) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I agree. Luminar AI is an excellent product and it brings tremendous value especially if purchased with a discount (which is pretty easy). I think with the..."
- Title: [Why do some PCs with lower end specs run Luminar 4 better than my fully loaded gaming PC?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31181-why-do-some-pcs-with-lower-end-specs-run-luminar-4-better-than-my-fully-loaded-gaming-pc) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Interesting question. Following!"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/fotor-photo-editor-vs-luminar-neo)

