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Freepik Upscaler vs Upscayl
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Improve image quality with AI upscaling.
Enhance images with free, open-source AI upscaling.
Primary task
Image upscaling
Image upscaling
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $18.14/mo
Free Trial · Trial; then from $9.99
Pricing details
Free + from $18.14/mo
Free + from $9.99
Billing cycle
Monthly
One-time
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web, macOS
Integrations
Not documented
GitHub
Source rating
3.9 / 5 · 8 ratings
4.3 / 5 · 13 ratings
Catalog views
16k
23k
Estimated monthly traffic
18.2M
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Catalog imported
30 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- High-resolution image upscaling
- Batch image processing
- Customizable imagination levels
- Supports various styles
- Revitalizes old photos
- Free and open source
- Preserves details when upscaling
- Multi-platform compatibility
- User-friendly interface
- Allows varied upscaling factors
Listed limitations
- Limited free upscaling
- Only 4K maximum resolution
- Restrictive image formats (jpg, jpeg, webp, png)
- Limited styles (3D, art, portrait)
- Limited batch processing (20 images maximum)
- Requires manual installation
- Dependent on user donations
- No auto-update feature
- Limited upscaling options
- No batch processing feature