When comparing Photo Mechanic vs Picktorial, the Slant community recommends Photo Mechanic for most people. In the question“What are the best Lightroom alternatives?” Photo Mechanic is ranked 8th while Picktorial is ranked 10th.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Very fast in opening huge images
Pro Variables enable dynamic import presets
In addition to usual organizational methods including folders, color labels, flags, ratings, keywords, GPS location Photo Mechanic allows using advanced presets that include variables that dynamically change import logic.
Pro Fast
Browsing and editing are very fast. Much better than lightroom and most other competitors.
Pro Fun
This software makes editing fun.
Pro Single-space workflow
No need to move between different slow modules.
Pro Truly non-destructive edits
Every edit is non-destructive, no matter the order.
Pro No need to import
It's catalog free so no need with slow import and backup problems.
Pro Local adjustements
Has many options Lightroom doesn't, like HSL, curves and split tone within local adjustment.
Pro Great value for money
Much better than a subscription to pay every month and very affordable for what it does.
Cons
Con Asset management only
Photo Mechanic is only an asset management program, there's no support for photo editing, etc.
Con No image blending
You can't blend images, like in photoshop.