--- description: Learn more about Adobe Lightroom price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Adobe Lightroom Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Photo Editing Software](/directory/32778/photo-editing/software) > [Adobe Lightroom](/software/1016102/adobe-photoshop-lightroom) # Adobe Lightroom Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1016102/adobe-photoshop-lightroom Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1016102/adobe-photoshop-lightroom?page=2) > Cloud-based tool that provides businesses with tools to add and edit professional photos. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 327 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 327 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Adobe - **Founded**: 1982 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$9,99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Content Import/Export - Content Sharing ## Integrations (1 total) - Adobe Photoshop ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base ## Category - [Photo Editing Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/32778/photo-editing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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The new AI feature cuts my editing time in half which increases my productivity. ----- ### "Great for photographers" — 4.0/5 > **Crystal** | *29 May 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is a very in depth software for editing photos. It can make adjustments from the most miniscule changes to the most extreme and everything in between. If you can learn the software, it will be a gamechanger for your photography > > **Cons**: It has a semi-steep learning curve, the subscription costs can be hard to justify for those just starting out, and my least favorite thing, is the black lettering on a dark gray background for 99% of the menu options making it extremely difficult at times to pick out what you are looking for > > Overall, I'm a huge fan of the software and would recommend it for any photographer, but the costs and the learning curve can take some persuasion to want to jump in ----- ### "Great image editing app\!" — 4.0/5 > **Melissa** | *01 October 2025* | Arts & Crafts | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really love the convenience of this app. The features it offers make good value for your money. Image editing tools have helped elevate my content a lot. > > **Cons**: Most of the advanced tools require a specific monthly subscription in order to be unlocked. In order to get into presets, there are a series of steps to click into before getting to it. It would be much better if it were a few clicks less for more convenience. > > I live using the app, it’s very convenient. The simple tools needed to quickly edit images are all there. ----- ### "Great software, horrible business plan" — 3.0/5 > **Léandre** | *12 February 2025* | Photography | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Access between tablet, pc and cellphone. > > **Cons**: The subscription model is horrible. I would love to buy once and would put 5 stars if that was the case > > Everything is great, but the subscription model is abhorrent. The minute I find something similar without a subscription, I'll switch ----- ### "Simple and a HUGE time saver" — 5.0/5 > **Leighann** | *02 May 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Preset filters are the best\! I don't have a lot of time for photo editing. It's something I've had to learn to do in order to maintain a decent social media presence for my school, but I'm not great at it. Preset filters in Lightroom make all my photos look better. > > **Cons**: I just wish I knew how to better use all the features\! I know I'm not using it to its fullest potential, but it works for my purposes. > > Very satisfied. I am able to edit my photos quickly and easily to make them more presentable on social media. ----- Page: 1 / 14\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1016102/adobe-photoshop-lightroom?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1016102/adobe-photoshop-lightroom) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | ----- ## Structured Data