I don't really like Darktable for that job to be honest -- nothing against what it is capable of, because it is clearly capable, it just rubs me up the wrong wa

I don't really like Darktable for that job to be honest -- nothing against what it is capable of, because it is clearly capable, it just rubs me up the wrong way GUI-wise. Haven't tried RawTherapee in a long time but maybe? Because I don't really like working in "sessions" and prefer folders, what I do is use DxO PhotoLab (which now comes in an "Essentials" version when you get it with their Nik tools, which might appeal to you). It's fast enough to cull in, though for really fast culls I use Fileloupe on the Mac.