Helicon Focus vs Shine Stacker
| Helicon Focus | Shine Stacker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| RAW file support | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic alignment | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Manual retouching | Yes | Yes |
| Output formats | JPEG, TIFF, DNG, PNG, BMP, JPEG2000, PSD | TIFF, JPEG, multilayer TIFF |
Both are listed in Best Focus Stacking Software. On Inferse, Shine Stacker scores higher on our published basis.