Pixop vs Refocused
Pixop
pixop.com
Refocused
refocused.aiSide by side
| Figure | Pixop | Refocused |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.02/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 2 |
| Spec score · AI Video Restoration Software | 8.9 (#2) | 8.0 (#12) |
| Spec score · Video Upscaling Software | 9.0 (#4) | 8.0 (#19) |
| Spec score · AI Video Upscalers | 9.0 (#4) | 8.1 (#13) |
| Formats | Pixop lists common input containers including MP4, MOV, MXF, MKV, AVI, and MPEG, and output containers including MOV, MXF, MP4, and MTS. | The FAQ lists H.265/H.264, ProRes, VP9, AV1, and PNG, JPEG, or TIFF image-sequence output. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2024 |
| Headquarters | Odense, Denmark | Spokane, Washington, United States |
| Support | Pixop’s documentation directs users who need help to contact its support email. | Users can contact support by email or submit a support ticket, which requires sign-in. |
Plans
Pixop
- AWS Marketplace Pixop creditFree
- Storage$0.02 a month
- Pixop Super Resolution$0.08, paid once
- Download$0.09, paid once
- Pixop Denoiser$0.41, paid once
- Pixop Deep Restoration 2$0.49, paid once
- Pixop FILE direct billingPriced on request
- Pixop FILE via AWS MarketplacePriced on request
- Pixop PrimePriced on request
In their own words
Refocused
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.