Lightroom vs Aftershoot: Which AI Culling Tool Wins in 2026?

Every photographer wants to spend less time culling. And now that Adobe has stepped into AI culling, it’s worth asking how it compares to a tool like Aftershoot. In this video, we break down that comparison using a real shoot. Both Lightroom AI culling and Aftershoot were tested on the same set of images to evaluate speed, accuracy, and overall workflow experience. Lightroom’s AI culling is a promising start, especially for photographers already working inside the Adobe ecosystem. But right now, it’s still limited in terms of features and flexibility. Aftershoot offers a more mature workflow. It gives you deeper control over image selection, makes reviewing duplicates faster, and even lets you automate both culling and editing in one go. Both tools are trying to solve the same problem, just in very different ways. This video walks you through those differences so you can decide what fits your workflow best. If you want to try Aftershoot on your own images, start your 30-day free trial here 👉 https://aftershoot.co/30Days_FreeTrial Join our Facebook Community to get useful tips and insights: https://aftershoot.co/facebook Blog: https://aftershoot.com/blog/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aftershootco/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aftershootco/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aftershootco