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SciFig vs Topaz Labs | Photo AI 4
Compare what each tool does, what it costs, and how it fits your workflow.
Designed for
Turn text into publication-ready scientific figures.
Make every shot perfect with AI-powered photo enhancement.
Primary task
Scientific visualization
Image upscaling
Pricing
Freemium · Free + from $12/mo
Paid · from $199.00
Pricing details
Free + from $12/mo
from $199.00
Billing cycle
Monthly
One-time
API access
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Web
Web
Integrations
Not documented
Make
Source rating
5.0 / 5 · 3 ratings
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Catalog views
1.2k
3.8k
Estimated monthly traffic
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3.1M
Catalog imported
31 Aug 2026
29 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
- Maximizes image quality
- Effective noise reduction
- Sharpening features
- Upscaling capabilities
- Face Recovery module
Listed limitations
- Limited free credits
- Dependent on three models
- Lacks support for older formats
- No dedicated mobile app
- Potential learning curve
- Expensive
- Requires 16GB RAM minimum
- Allows only two seats
- Limited object removal
- No free trial