Topaz Gigapixel vs Upscale.media
Topaz Gigapixel
topazlabs.com
Upscale.media
upscale.mediaSide by side
| Figure | Topaz Gigapixel | Upscale.media |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $5.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 12 | 8 |
| Spec score · Image Upscaling Software | 8.9 (#8) | 9.0 (#5) |
| Spec score · AI Image Upscalers | 8.4 (#11) | 8.3 (#14) |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing | Batch size is limited by the computer's available resources, with large batches needing more GPU memory and processing power. | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | No |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Input formats | JPG/JPEG, PNG, TIF/TIFF, DNG, RAW; HEIF/HEIC, WEBP, PPM, PGM, PBM, PNM | PNG, JPEG, JPG, WebP, HEIC |
| Integrations | Official plugins are provided for Lightroom Classic and Photoshop; Capture One, Affinity and Apple Photos are not supported plugins. | The page states that APIs integrate with existing systems. |
| Refund policy | The product FAQ says customers can request a full refund within 2 days of purchase. | The service does not offer refunds because of AI costs. |
| Upscaling method | ai | ai |
Plans
Topaz Gigapixel
- Personal$29 a month
- Pro$54 a month
- Personal$12 a year
- Personal annual paid monthly$19 a month
- Personal monthly$29 a month
- Topaz Studio$37 a month
- Pro annual paid monthly$54 a month
- Personal annual$149 a year
- Topaz Studio$399 a year
- Topaz Studio$399 a year
Upscale.media
- Free PlanFree
- Subscription Plan$69.99 a year
- 60 Credits$5.99 a month
- 125 Credits$9.99 a month
- 500 Credits$24.99 a month
- 1200 Credits$54.99 a month
- Enterprise PlanPriced on request
- One time paymentPrice not published
In their own words
Topaz Gigapixel
Topaz Gigapixel has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Upscale.media
Upscale.media enlarges and enhances images using AI, with scaling up to 8x and batch processing for multiple images. Its tools include sharpening, retouching, face enhancement, deblurring, dehazing, and restoration. It accepts PNG, JPEG, JPG, WebP, and HEIC files, and images can be processed in a browser without installing software. API access supports integration with existing systems; the page also describes a console and dashboard for administration and bulk transformations. A free Google Play app is available, but there is no desktop app. The free plan includes 3 credits and 3 downloads each month, while guests can upscale one image per day. Paid options include 60 credits for $5.99 per month and a subscription for $69.99 per year. The annual subscription renews yearly and can be cancelled anytime. Monthly credits expire at each billing-cycle end; purchased credits remain valid for one year. Logged-in images can be up to 20,000 x 20,000 at 1x, with lower limits at higher scales.