What’s New in Luminar NeoĬonsidering that the word “Neo” literally means both “new” and “combined”, our expectations are high for what this generation of the Luminar family will offer. So, if you’re looking for a photo editing program that unleashes new realms of creative editing, this program should be one of the first you check out. Its features are unmatched, and it offers significantly improved performance, too. Overall, here’s what you really need to know: Luminar Neo is the most capable app yet. There is also the dichotomy between Adobe Lightroom “Classic” and Lightroom Creative Cloud, with both applications continuing to be supported (by subscription only!) in the future. Think of it this way: Adobe has both Photoshop and Photoshop Elements, (as well as other “Elements” apps) because they know that some people want the “kitchen sink” list of tools at their disposal, while others find benefit in a simplified, straightforward application. Luminar 4 though, might not be replaced by a Luminar 5. Luminar AI will continue to exist as its own, more affordable, basic software for those who simply want to apply quick, automated edits to their images. In other words, all three programs seem to currently be destined to coexist, serving different purposes. However, Neo also contains the advanced technology of Luminar AI, and more. Well, here’s the answer: Luminar Neo is indeed a bit of a successor/replacement to Luminar 4. What is Luminar Neo? Is it a totally new program, different from Luminar 4 and Luminar AI? For anyone who has been following the Skylum/Luminar family of software, this is probably your first question. In this 2022 Luminar Neo review, we’ll describe where this product sits in the Luminar family, and then we’ll dive into just how capable it is, and of course, we’ll go over the pros and cons, and who should consider purchasing.
According to Luminar’s website, what you’re getting for that $109 seems to be a subscription, for which there are also annual and monthly plans ranging from $14.95/mo to $99/yr. Currently, you can purchase the software (outright) for $109.