Refocused vs Vapourkit

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.

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.