Pixop vs Vapourkit
Pixop
pixop.com
Vapourkit
vapourkit.appSide by side
| Figure | Pixop | Vapourkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.02/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 9 | 1 |
| Spec score · AI Video Restoration Software | 8.9 (#2) | 7.9 (#15) |
| Integrations | Official integrations include TVU MediaMesh, Mimir from Fonn Group, Fonn Group workflows and Silverdraft hardware. | Vapourkit uses VapourSynth, FFmpeg, and AI inference backends; Linux setup requires Python, FFmpeg/ffprobe, and Vulkan, while Video Compare is optional there. |
| Purpose | Pixop provides machine-learning video enhancement for broadcasters, streamers, and media companies. | Vapourkit is a video restoration and upscaling app that processes videos using models and filters. |
| Support | Pixop’s documentation directs users who need help to contact its support email. | The maker points users to Discord for help and feature requests, and says donations support development. |
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
Vapourkit
Vapourkit is a free, open-source desktop app for restoring and upscaling video on Windows and Linux. It processes video with models and filters, with listed models including TSPAN / TFDAT VSR, AnimeJaNai and AnimeSharpV4; users can also import their own ONNX model. Inference options are TensorRT, DirectML and NCNN Vulkan, with availability depending on the operating system and GPU. A real-time preview shows output as processing progresses, and users can adjust filters and rerun a workflow. The app compares source and result side by side; Video Compare is built into Windows and optional on Linux. Users can queue multiple videos with custom workflows, write custom VapourSynth filters and save or share portable .vkfilter and .vkworkflow files. The filter catalog covers tasks such as denoising, interpolation and sharpening. Windows has a stable download, while Linux downloads are nightly AppImages. Supported systems are Windows 10/11 x64 and compatible x86_64 glibc-based Linux distributions; the maker recommends at least 8 GB RAM and 6 GB VRAM.