Aiarty Video Enhancer vs Refocused

Aiarty Video Enhancer is desktop software for upscaling, denoising, deblurring and restoring video, including output up to 4K and a 4× upscale factor. Three AI models—moDetail-HQ v3, Smooth-HQ v3 and superVideo vHQ—address different detail, fidelity and low-light enhancement needs. Frame interpolation can add frames for playback at 90 fps, 120 fps or higher. The software also includes AI audio noise removal and controls for color correction, HDR, white balance, exposure, contrast and saturation. It supports Windows 10 and macOS 13.0 or higher, and lists MP4, MOV and MKV output with H.264, H.265, ProRes and AV1 codecs. Processing takes place locally, though the software may connect to download updates and AI models. The free version processes videos under 120 seconds each, adds a watermark to exports and does not support batch export. The Standard License is $79 a year; the Lifetime License is $149 as a one-time purchase. Paid licenses include personal and commercial use.

Refocused is desktop software for enhancing and restoring video with AI models that process footage on the user's machine. Its seven model families cover super-resolution, diffusion restoration, interpolation, denoising, depth estimation, and segmentation. The Refocus model provides motion-aware 4× super-resolution, and a flagship workflow chains it with Regenerate-Q. In the Refine workspace, users can apply tracked object masks, select by depth threshold, reprocess specific regions, and create synthetic depth-of-field focus. Compare offers synchronized A/B playback and up to 8× zoom for inspecting frames. Output can reach 8K and includes 10-bit ProRes, HDR, and image sequences; listed formats include H.265/H.264, ProRes, VP9, AV1, PNG, JPEG, and TIFF. Processing works offline after installation and activation, though license validation and model updates periodically need internet access. A free trial includes full processing and all models, with watermarked output. The Full license is $64.99 as a one-time purchase and includes unlimited local processing, up to five devices, and one year of updates.