Hello All,

I started to use Darktable as first postprocessing tool for RAW images. I really like the interface and functions. I have never worked with Lightroom (I am Linux user and there is no distribution for my platform). I would switch e.g Windows/Mac and then Lightroom but I am not sure if it is worth to spend money for. Did anybody of You worked with both tools and can briefly list some advantages of comercial Lightroom over free Darktable? My pictures edited using Darktable you can find here: https://facebook.com/dynephoto

Thanks for feedback :-)

I come from the other direction, I haven't used Darktable before. I've read
it is quite good  (Raw Tharepee is another highly recommended ).
Lightroom advantage is batch processing, at work, I had 350 photos
with sensor dust. LR had them all fixed, copyrighted and keyworded in
no time, I don't know if freeware programs can do that.

I have used both.   LR is more advanced but Darktable is great.   Better is usually a matter of opinion.   I use Windows, OS X and Linux but mainly Linux.   Frankly, after seeing what you are doing now you are good to go.   If you want to check out the difference you can do Windows as a VM on your computer and try a trial version of LR or PS.   Windows 10 preview is still around for free.    http://getintopc.com/softwares/operatin … -bit-free/
If you are more adventurous make a NTFS partition with gPartied and install Windows 10.

Then you can check out a trial version of LR.   https://www.adobe.com/downloads.html    You could try WINE and see if that will allow you to install LR but I've never had much luck with WINE and Windows programs on Linux.   I wouldn't buy a Mac just to check LR out on it unless its one of the older Macbooks.   Some on Ebay are under $100.00

IF you are a Sony user, Capture One is a no brainier as the Express version is free for Sony
https://www.phaseone.com/en/Imaging-Sof … Sony.aspx?
and the upgrade to PRO is not expensive. It also have film emulation http://captureonestyles.com/

Check the videos https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P … 9pZu_X_vLJ

I am  Linux user but recently installed Window 10, Lightroom and Photoshop.  The only real advantage I can see is that LR and PS are the de facto industry standards.  That only means that if you want to work for someone else LR and PS knowledge are expected. For your personal work use what you like.  LR is more mature than Darktable. I prefer separate aps and really don't like my Dam, raw processor and printing all rolled into one program. I use Rapid Photo Downloader, XnView, Darktable, Lightzone and Gimp. If I was a high volume wedding and event photographer my approach might be different.