Multimedia (2160 programs)

Pros: Easy to use. Flawless extraction process. Intuitive interface. No image size limits.

Cons: Results are fairly limited. Cannot add new backgrounds. Not for photo editing experts. Variation in edges could be tough to catch sometimes.

Pros: Capture any window screen in HD. Mirror and record Apple device's screen. Full video editing suite. Convert videos to over 500 format types.

Cons: Not available in Windows. No collaboration tools.

Pros: Works with book projects. Images can be converted to JPEG or TIFF.

Cons: Favorite apps have to be chosen manually from the folder. Editing happens outside OS X Photos.

Pros: Easy to use. Visually appealing. Own user interface. Follows the same SoundCloud website flow.

Cons: Relies on system volume controls. Search function doesn’t always work as advertised. Keyboard shortcuts are too basic and not completely reliable. Track duration filter cannot be selected.

Pros: 3d text maker. 3d logo maker. 3d logo animation. 3d graphics.

Pros: Camera support for barrel-pincushion. Correct fisheye, perspective, chromatic aberration and vignetting. Comes with Photoshop and Aperture plugin.

Cons: Slightly clunky interface.