Looking to purchase Nik software for Lightroom OR Photoshop. Is there a difference in the versions?

I currently use photoshop for all of my photo editing. I just purchased a copy of Lightroom though, which I plan on integrating into my workflow. I'm also looking to buy the complete collection of Nik software. If I want it to be compatible with photoshop, the complete collection is $200 more expensive. My question is are the versions of Nik software the exact same whether using it for Lightroom or Photoshop? What potential drawbacks are there for me not to be able to use Nik in photoshop, but only in lightroom?
Thanks!

The versions are similar but the photoshop version gives you the extra tools for, brushing, erase, fill and clear which to be honest i've never felt a great use for and if you duplicate the layer in photoshop before heading back to LR (to use NIK) you essentially get the same thing.  Eg:
LR to photoshop as TIF or PSD
Duplicate layer
Save and back to Lightroom
Add NIK effect
Back to photoshop if you want to do any brushing or mask erasing of the nik plugin you applied in LR because you have the original layer underneith.
Even better if you think you can get away with all your editing in LR because you will always have the adjusted RAW alongside the TIF or PSD that Nik software will create anyway.  I say save your money, a whole $250 now because the Lightroom version has been reduced again.
Ahh if only LR would give us layers........

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