VSCO
A photo and video editor known for film-style presets, with a creative community and pro tools.
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About VSCO
VSCO built its reputation on subtle, film-inspired presets and a clean editing app, and it remains a favourite for people who want a consistent look on their photos. Beyond presets, the app offers exposure, contrast, HSL, split tone, grain and other adjustments, plus basic video editing, and it doubles as a photo-sharing community with profiles, challenges and Spaces for collaboration. In recent years VSCO has expanded towards working photographers, adding desktop editing through the web, batch workflows in Studio Pro, client galleries, portfolio sites and a directory for hiring photographers. There is a free tier with a limited set of tools and presets, and paid memberships unlock the full preset library and pro features. The editor is available on iPhone and Android and on the web for Mac and PC.
Best for: Mobile photographers who want a consistent film-like look and a creative community.
Pros and cons
What works
- Well-regarded film-style presets
- Clean, simple editing interface
- Built-in community, portfolios and client galleries
Why people leave
- Most presets and tools require a paid membership
- Less precise local editing than Lightroom or Darkroom
- Product line has grown confusing with many add-ons
Top VSCO alternatives
See all 5- 1SnSnapseed66.5
Entirely free with more precise local tools, if you don't need presets or a community.
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Darkroom62.6More advanced iPhone and Mac editor with curves, AI masks and film emulation.
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Adobe Lightroom59.6Pro-grade mobile editing with presets and sync to a desktop RAW workflow.
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Picsart57.2Broader creative toolkit with collages, stickers and AI generation for social posts.
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Photomator55.3Paid Apple editor with batch edits, AI masks and over 750 RAW formats.
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VSCO: common questions
Is VSCO free?
VSCO has a free plan and paid plans. Free tier: Yes (checked on VSCO's own site).
Is VSCO open source?
No, VSCO is not open source.
What platforms does VSCO run on?
VSCO is available for iOS, Android and Web.
What are the best alternatives to VSCO?
The highest-ranked VSCO alternatives right now are Snapseed, Darkroom and Adobe Lightroom. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.