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AI Image Upscaler vs Upscayl
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Enhance images with AI for free
Enhance images with free, open-source AI upscaling.
Primary task
Image upscaling
Image upscaling
Pricing
Freemium · From $9 / month
Free Trial · Trial; then from $9.99
Pricing details
From $9 / month
Free + from $9.99
Billing cycle
Monthly
One-time
API access
Listed as available
Not documented
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Web, macOS
Integrations
Not documented
GitHub
Source rating
1.7 / 5 · 3 ratings
4.3 / 5 · 13 ratings
Catalog views
13k
23k
Estimated monthly traffic
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Catalog imported
29 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Supports various image formats
- Increases resolution up to 4x
- Retains textures and details
- Available as a mobile app
- Supports Android and iOS
- Free and open source
- Preserves details when upscaling
- Multi-platform compatibility
- User-friendly interface
- Allows varied upscaling factors
Listed limitations
- Limited maximum resolution
- No RAW support
- In-app purchases required
- No option for more than 4x upscaling
- Dependent on internet connection
- Requires manual installation
- Dependent on user donations
- No auto-update feature
- Limited upscaling options
- No batch processing feature