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DxO PureRAW vs Narrative
Both are for images and video. DxO PureRAW has an EU-based provider; Narrative has a published monthly price.
DxO PureRAWDxO Labs S.A. (Boulogne-Billancourt, France)GDPR: Limited€129.99 one-off licence (DxO PureRAW 6) · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
NarrativeSoftware Limited (Auckland, New Zealand)GDPR: Limited$10 to $60/mo (billed yearly) or $15 to $79/mo (monthly) · free trial
Stronger on 1 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Narrative lists a published monthly price ($60); for DxO PureRAW the price is €129.99 one-off licence (dxo pureraw….
- DxO PureRAW is based in the EU, Narrative outside the EU.
| Criterion | DxO PureRAW | 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 | Limited | Limited |
| Price | €129.99 one-off licence (DxO PureRAW 6) | $10 to $60/mth (annual) or $15 to $79/mth (monthly) |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | EU | Outside EU |
| Tasks | AI for images and video | AI for images and video |
Choose DxO PureRAW if…
- you want a provider in the EU
- what you're looking for: AI noise reduction with DeepPRIME
- what you're looking for: optical correction with DxO Modules
Choose Narrative if…
- you want to know the cost up front
- if you're looking for: AI-assisted culling
- if you're looking for: Scenes View and Close-Ups Panel
Features of DxO PureRAW
- AI noise reduction with DeepPRIME
- Optical correction with DxO Modules
- Correction of distortion and vignetting
- Correction of chromatic aberration
- Plug-in for Lightroom
- Smart Filter in Photoshop
- Batch processing with file renaming
- For Windows and macOS
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: DxO PureRAW or Narrative?
- DxO PureRAW has an EU-based provider; Narrative has a published monthly price. Which factor weighs heaviest for you determines the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: DxO PureRAW or Narrative?
- DxO PureRAW: €129.99 one-off licence (DxO PureRAW 6); upgrades from €79.99. Narrative: $10 to $60/month (billed annually) or $15 to $79/month (billed monthly).
- Which is safer for your data: DxO PureRAW or Narrative?
- On the GDPR profile they don't clearly differ (limited 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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