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Aftershoot vs Narrative
Both are for image and video. Aftershoot has a lower monthly price.
AftershootAftershoot Private Limited (New Delhi, India)GDPR: Unknown$45/mo (billed yearly) for Complete · free trial
Stronger on 1 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
NarrativeSoftware Limited (Auckland, New Zealand)GDPR: Limited$10 to $60/mo (billed yearly) or $15 to $79/mo (monthly) · free trial
Stronger on 0 of the 1 points, with a clear difference
The key differences
- Aftershoot is cheaper: $45 per month, against $60 at Narrative.
| Criterion | Aftershoot | Narrative |
|---|---|---|
| GDPR profileOur summary of what the provider itself publishes about your data. For a professional tool: whether the data is stored in the EU, whether there is a certification or GDPR guarantee, and whether the provider is based in the Netherlands or the EU. For a general model: EU hosting, no training on your data and self-hosting. From Strong to Unknown; Caution only for a model with a documented problem. How we measure | Unknown | Limited |
| Price | $45/mo (yearly) for Complete | $10 to $60/mth (annual) or $15 to $79/mth (monthly) |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | Outside EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for images and video | AI for images and video |
Choose Aftershoot if…
- you care about the monthly price
- if you're looking for: automatic or guided AI culling
- if you're looking for: grouping duplicates by moment
Choose Narrative if…
- if you're looking for: AI-assisted culling
- if you're looking for: Scenes View and Close-Ups Panel
- if you're looking for: face assessments: eyes and focus
Features of Aftershoot
- Automatic or guided AI culling
- Grouping duplicates by moment
- Editing in your own style
- Import Lightroom presets
- Retouching: skin, hair, shine, background
- Removing distractions and creases
- Client galleries with facial recognition
- Works offline on your own computer
Features of Narrative
- AI-assisted culling
- Scenes View and Close-Ups Panel
- Face Assessments: eyes and focus
- AI First Pass for initial selection
- Personal AI presets
- Selection edited through to Lightroom
- Works offline, backup on import
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Aftershoot or Narrative?
- Aftershoot has a lower monthly price. What weighs more for you decides the choice; the table sets everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Aftershoot or Narrative?
- Aftershoot: $45/month (annual) for Complete; standalone from $10/month. Narrative: $10 to $60/month (annual) or $15 to $79/month (monthly).
- Which is safer for your data: Aftershoot or Narrative?
- On the GDPR profile they don't clearly differ (unknown and limited). The profile summarises what the provider publishes; always sign a data processing agreement. See the GDPR check for photography.
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