| Feature/Aspect | Lightroom Classic | Lightroom |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Compatibility | Desktop only | Desktop, mobile, and web |
| Location of Originals | Local hard drive | Cloud |
| File Backup | Not included | Automatic |
| Ease of Use | Most comprehensive | Intuitive, streamlined |
| Organization and Photo Search | Manual keywords | Automatic tagging and intelligent search |
| Buying Options | Part of the Creative Cloud Photography plan (starting at US$9.99/mo) | Available as a standalone purchase or as part of the Creative Cloud Photography plan (both starting at US$9.99/mo) |
| Cloud Storage Exceeding Consequences | N/A | New photos saved only on the originating devices; no longer backed up to the cloud or synced across devices; automatic tagging and keyword search disabled |
| Additional Storage Options | N/A | Upgrade to 1TB, 2TB, 5TB, or 10TB plans (starting at US$9.99/mo per terabyte) by calling 800-585-0774 or changing your existing plan in your Adobe ID account |
Lightroom vs Lightroom Classic
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