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SciFig vs Upscayl
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Turn text into publication-ready scientific figures.
Enhance images with free, open-source AI upscaling.
Primary task
Scientific visualization
Image upscaling
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $12/mo
Free Trial · Trial; then from $9.99
Pricing details
Free + from $12/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
5.0 / 5 · 3 ratings
4.3 / 5 · 13 ratings
Catalog views
1.2k
23k
Estimated monthly traffic
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Catalog imported
31 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
Listed strengths
- Generates science-grade figures
- Editable shapes, labels, arrows
- Built-in vector canvas
- No full re-render needed
- Export to PPTX, SVG, PNG
- Free and open source
- Preserves details when upscaling
- Multi-platform compatibility
- User-friendly interface
- Allows varied upscaling factors
Listed limitations
- Limited free credits
- Dependent on three models
- Lacks support for older formats
- No dedicated mobile app
- Potential learning curve
- Requires manual installation
- Dependent on user donations
- No auto-update feature
- Limited upscaling options
- No batch processing feature