Head-to-head comparison

HitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer) vs ON1 Photo RAW.

Compare capability, performance, ease of use, value, pricing and practical fit in one view.

Software AHitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)
3.84
VS
Software BON1 Photo RAW
4.48
Current Lorezi pick: ON1 Photo RAWOpen profile →
Decision brief

The comparison in one view.

Start with Lorezi's current pick, then inspect the score, pricing and fit behind it before deciding.

Current Lorezi pick
ON1 Photo RAWWinner of this head-to-head
Software A

HitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)

HitPaw FotorPea, formerly HitPaw Photo Enhancer and HitPaw Photo AI, is an AI photo enhancement and editing suite for upscaling, restoration, generation and retouching.

Lorezi score3.84/5
CategoryPhoto Editing Software
Starting price$22.39/month (Windows)
Software B

ON1 Photo RAW

A comprehensive photo editor and RAW processor that combines non-destructive editing, AI-powered tools, and robust file management.

Lorezi score4.48/5
CategoryPhoto Editing Software
Starting priceOne-time purchase
Score matrix

Where each tool wins.

DimensionHitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)ON1 Photo RAW
Overall3.84/54.48/5
Features4.4/54.8/5
Performance3.5/54.3/5
Ease of use4.0/54.1/5
Value3.2/54.7/5
Starting price$22.39/month (Windows)One-time purchase
Score breakdown

See what sits behind the overall score.

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FeaturesCapability depth
HitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)4.4
ON1 Photo RAW4.8
PerformancePractical execution
HitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)3.5
ON1 Photo RAW4.3
Ease of useWorkflow friction
HitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)4.0
ON1 Photo RAW4.1
ValuePrice-to-utility
HitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)3.2
ON1 Photo RAW4.7
Workflow fit

Choose by the job, not the logo.

Best-fit guidance is paired with the practical workflows already attached to each Lorezi software record.

Software AHitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)

Photographers, Graphic Designers, Content Creators, Casual Users

  • Apply AI-powered image upscaling in a real workflow
  • Apply Face model for portrait restoration in a real workflow
  • Apply Colorize black and white photos in a real workflow
  • Apply Scratch and noise removal in a real workflow
  • Apply Batch processing support in a real workflow
Software BON1 Photo RAW

Professional Photographers, Digital Artists, Landscape Photographers, Portrait Photographers, Advanced Hobbyists

  • Apply AI-powered noise reduction in a real workflow
  • Apply Non-destructive RAW processing in a real workflow
  • Connect tools and data across workflows
  • Apply AI-based masking and selection tools in a real workflow
  • Apply Layer-based compositing in a real workflow
Capability map

What each product brings to the workflow.

Feature inventories and platform coverage come directly from the connected software profiles.

Capability profileHitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)
WindowsmacOS
  • AI-powered image upscaling
  • Face model for portrait restoration
  • Colorize black and white photos
  • Scratch and noise removal
  • Batch processing support
  • Landscape and building enhancement models
  • Preview mode for real-time comparison
Capability profileON1 Photo RAW
WindowsmacOS
  • AI-powered noise reduction
  • Non-destructive RAW processing
  • Integrated digital asset management
  • AI-based masking and selection tools
  • Layer-based compositing
  • Portrait retouching modules
  • Batch processing capabilities
Trade-off lab

Strengths and limitations, side by side.

A useful comparison should expose the reasons to choose a tool and the reasons to hesitate in the same view.

Software AHitPaw FotorPea (formerly Photo Enhancer)

Strengths

  • Extremely intuitive user interface
  • High-quality AI upscaling results
  • Effective face restoration capabilities
  • Fast batch processing speeds
  • Supports a wide range of image formats

Limitations

  • Limited manual editing controls
  • Requires active internet for some AI models
  • Free version includes watermarks on exports
  • High system resource usage during processing
Software BON1 Photo RAW

Strengths

  • Powerful AI-driven editing tools
  • No subscription required for perpetual license
  • Comprehensive all-in-one workflow
  • Excellent RAW processing engine
  • Advanced masking and local adjustments

Limitations

  • Steeper learning curve for beginners
  • Can be resource-intensive on older hardware
  • Interface can feel cluttered compared to competitors
  • Occasional performance lag with large catalogs
Pricing & access

What it takes to adopt each tool.

Pricing status, free-plan availability and developer ownership are surfaced without hiding unknown vendor data.

Software BON1 Photo RAW
Starting priceOne-time purchase
Pricing modelPaid
Free planNo / not listed
DeveloperON1, Inc.

ON1 Photo RAW is available as a one-time perpetual-license purchase, while Photo RAW MAX can also be obtained through a yearly subscription. No subscription is required for the core Photo RAW license.

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