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Undertone vs SubjectiveZero

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DetailUndertone logo UndertoneSubjectiveZero logo SubjectiveZero
What it doesSee why colors work Agentic node editor for live visual effects on macOS
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2024
Based inNot given FR
Pricing modelFreemium Open source
PricingFree: Original view, Temperature map, Value structure, Saturation map, Palette and Harmony for every image, 20 analyses at a time. Lifetime Premium: one-time purchase includes Composition guides, Contrast map, tinted value bands, unlimited history, full-res export. No subscription. Not given
Key features
  • Palette with proportions showing dominant colors sized by image weight
  • Color harmony identification (Complementary, Analogous, Triadic, Split-complementary, Tetradic, Square, Monochromatic)
  • Temperature map showing warm and cool distribution across image
  • Value structure divided into clear zones (light, mid-tone, dark)
  • Saturation map showing vivid and muted areas
  • Composition guides identifying classic guides like golden ratio and rule of thirds
  • Contrast map showing where the eye lands first (Premium)
  • Painter-friendly color names (Yellow Ochre, Payne's Gray, etc.)
  • Local device processing with no image uploads
  • Works offline with no account required
  • Real-time code generation with Swift and Metal
  • Editable source code for every node
  • VJing and live audio visuals support
  • Projection mapping with corner-pin and grid warp
  • Hardware integration with cameras and MIDI
  • Browser export as single HTML file
  • Support for multiple AI models
  • Deterministic agent workflows
  • Video recording with sound
  • Custom node controls and UI cards
What makes it different
  • Shows color proportions, not just colors, recognizing that a 60/5 split is fundamentally different from 50/50
  • Four layers of analysis together show relationships single layers cannot reveal
  • Built by people who actually mix paint with painter-friendly vocabulary
  • Lifetime Premium with single payment, no subscription model
  • All data stays on device, no account signup required
  • Agents build code as connected nodes you own and can edit
  • Use your own existing AI subscription without reselling tokens
  • Deterministic reproducible agent workflows
  • No iteration friction from idea to working effect
  • Work on commercial projects without additional licensing
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)8 +1 (up) since last check35 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)45
Citation Flow (Majestic)3228
Referring domains (Majestic)31176

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