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Narrative vs Neurapix
Both are for images and video. Neurapix has a lower monthly price and a provider in the EU.
NarrativeSoftware Limited (Auckland, New Zealand)GDPR: Limited$10 to $60/mo (billed yearly) or $15 to $79/mo (monthly) · free trial
Stronger on 0 by 2 points with a clear margin
NeurapixNeurapix GmbH (Göttingen, Germany)GDPR: Limited$0.04 per photo or $49.95/month ($599.40/year) for Unlimited · free trial
Stronger on 2 by 2 points with a clear margin
The key differences
- Neurapix is cheaper: $49.95 per month, against $60 with Narrative.
- Neurapix is based in the EU, Narrative outside the EU.
| Criterion | Narrative | Neurapix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $10 to $60/mth (annual) or $15 to $79/mth (monthly) | $0.04 per photo or $49.95/month ($599.40/year) for Unlimited |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Origin | Outside EU | EU |
| Tasks | AI for images and video | AI for images and video |
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
Choose Neurapix if…
- you care about the monthly price
- you want a provider in the EU
- you are looking for: SmartPresets: learns your editing style
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
Features of Neurapix
- SmartPresets: learns your editing style
- Editing within Lightroom Classic
- Automatic cropping and straightening
- AI masks
- Culling (beta): eyes, sharpness, grouping
- Local editing on your own computer
- SmartPreset Store with pro looks
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better: Narrative or Neurapix?
- Neurapix has a lower monthly price and a provider in the EU. Which matters more to you decides the choice; the table puts everything side by side.
- Which is cheaper: Narrative or Neurapix?
- Narrative: $10 to $60/mo (yearly) or $15 to $79/mo (monthly). Neurapix: $0.04 per photo or $49.95/mo ($599.40/year) for Unlimited.
- Which is safer for your data: Narrative or Neurapix?
- 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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