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# Compare Adobe Photoshop Elements vs RawTherapee

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> Detailed comparison between Adobe Photoshop Elements and RawTherapee. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Adobe Photoshop Elements | RawTherapee |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.4/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 158 | 5 |
| **Starting Price** | US$69.99 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | - |
| **Free Version** | No | - |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) | Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat | - |
| **Training** | Documentation, Videos | - |

## Best for

### Adobe Photoshop Elements

Creative Consumers, Hobbyists, Memory Keepers

### RawTherapee

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## Key features

### Adobe Photoshop Elements

- Animations & Transitions
- Batch Processing
- Content Import/Export
- Content Sharing
- Customisable Templates
- Drag & Drop
- File Conversion
- File Management
- File Sharing
- File Storage
- Image Editing
- Image Library
- Image Protection
- Media Management
- Multiple Output Formats
- Photos/Images
- Pre-built Templates
- Preview Functionality
- Real Time Editing
- Search/Filter

### RawTherapee

- Content Import/Export
- Content Sharing
- Real Time Editing

## Links

- [View Adobe Photoshop Elements Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1015716/photoshop-elements)
- [View RawTherapee Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1017143/rawtherapee)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/1015716/1017143/photoshop-elements/vs/rawtherapee)

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