Topaz Gigapixel vs UpscaleAI
Topaz Gigapixel
topazlabs.comUpscaleAI
upscaleai.aiSide by side
| Figure | Topaz Gigapixel | UpscaleAI |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1/mo | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 12 | 4 |
| Spec score · Image Upscaling Software | 8.9 (#8) | 8.4 (#29) |
| Spec score · AI Image Upscalers | 8.4 (#11) | 7.8 (#19) |
| Batch processing | Batch size is limited by the computer's available resources, with large batches needing more GPU memory and processing power. | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 12 | 9.99 |
| Support | The product page directs users to Topaz documentation and its support team for product and account help. | For privacy and terms questions, UpscaleAI directs users to its support contact channel in the product or on the website. |
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
In their own words
Topaz Gigapixel
Topaz Gigapixel has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
UpscaleAI
UpscaleAI is a web-based service for enhancing and enlarging images and videos. Its image upscaler enlarges photos from 2x to 8x, up to 8K resolution; it accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP files up to 50 MB, in batches of up to 10. The video tool handles batches of up to 10 MP4, MOV, or WebM files up to 500 MB, can enhance 720p footage to 4K, and can smooth motion to 60fps. UpscaleAI says it matches files to a Topaz model automatically, without requiring settings changes. Other listed tools include sharpening, denoising, restoration, colorization, background removal, deblurring, face enhancement, and AI-image detail enhancement. Its anime upscaler supports prompt-guided detail and enlargement up to 4x. Enhanced image output is stated to be cleared for commercial use. Generated content may remain in account history for viewing, downloading, favoriting, reuse, or management. The Free plan includes 10 credits per month. Plus costs $7.99 a month billed annually at $95.90 a year; the pricing note says paid plans start at $9.99/mo.