Selekt
A packaged local culler with RAW previews, duplicate and burst grouping, explainable scores, ratings, and XMP export; still labelled beta.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Local or hosted (your machine or their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Install the native Windows or macOS desktop application
- Operational Setup
- The macOS build may require right-click Open, and the product is still explicitly labeled beta even though the core culling workflow is packaged
- Where Your Data Lives
- Local-first projects use an encrypted SQLite database for thumbnails, EXIF, ratings, tags, and cull decisions; XMP/ratings can be exported, while optional sync and cloud-AI features upload project data or resized images
- The Catch / Trade-off
- It is the closest packaged culler, but it is still labeled beta and has less proven personalization, workflow integration, and support than Aftershoot.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
Selekt FAQ
Common questions
Is Selekt free and open source?+
Selekt is a free tool that runs on local or hosted. A packaged local culler with RAW previews, duplicate and burst grouping, explainable scores, ratings, and XMP export; still labelled beta.
What paid software does Selekt replace?+
Selekt serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Aftershoot, saving up to $15/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Selekt?+
Installation: Install the native Windows or macOS desktop application. Setup notes: The macOS build may require right-click Open, and the product is still explicitly labeled beta even though the core culling workflow is packaged
What is the catch or trade-off with Selekt?+
It is the closest packaged culler, but it is still labeled beta and has less proven personalization, workflow integration, and support than Aftershoot.