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HitPaw alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded HitPaw alternative is PicWish (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
HitPaw compared with 7 alternatives: Topaz Labs, PicWish, VanceAI, Let's Enhance, Upscayl and 2 more.
HitPaw has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per week for 300 AI credits ($24.99 per month, $79.99 per year). 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| HitPawThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Topaz Labs | From $19/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| PicWish | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| VanceAI | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows |
| Let's Enhance | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Upscayl | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| AVCLabs | Free trial · from $9.95/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows |
| Pixop | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
HitPaw starts at $43.29 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Topaz Labs, PicWish and VanceAI.
Let's Enhance, Upscayl and AVCLabs start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from HitPaw
Topaz Labs
AI upscaling and enhancement apps for photos and video
- Topaz Labs starts at $19 per month (Topaz for Web - Image).
- Topaz Labs has no free plan, unlike HitPaw.
- Topaz Labs lists no Android app, which HitPaw has.
- Topaz Labs also covers video editing.
- Topaz Labs does not cover video generation, which HitPaw does.
Suits: Photographers upscaling and restoring existing images
PicWish
Photo cleanup, background removal and enhancement
- PicWish starts at $4.99 per month, billed annually at $59.99.
- PicWish also covers templates.
- PicWish does not cover video generation, which HitPaw does.
Suits: Online sellers who clean up and restyle product photos in bulk
VanceAI
Credit-based image and video enhancer with a Windows desktop app
- VanceAI starts at $15 per month, billed annually ($180) for 260 credits a month.
- VanceAI has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike HitPaw.
- VanceAI lists no macOS, iOS and Android apps, which HitPaw has.
- VanceAI does not cover image generation and video generation, which HitPaw does.
Suits: Photographers and sellers who need batch upscaling or cleanup
Let's Enhance
Browser image enhancer and upscaler sold by monthly credits
- Let's Enhance starts at $9 per month, billed annually ($12 billed monthly) for 100 credits.
- Let's Enhance has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike HitPaw.
- Let's Enhance lists no macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps, which HitPaw has.
- Let's Enhance does not cover video generation, which HitPaw does.
Suits: Photographers and print sellers who need images enlarged for posters and canvas
Upscayl
Free desktop image upscaler with a paid credit-based cloud
- Upscayl starts at $24.99 per month for 300 credits, billed monthly.
- Upscayl also lists a Linux app.
- Upscayl lists no iOS and Android apps, which HitPaw has.
- Upscayl is open source, according to its own site.
- Upscayl does not cover video generation, which HitPaw does.
Suits: People who want to upscale photos for free without uploading them anywhere
AVCLabs
AI video and photo enhancers for desktop, cloud and browser
- AVCLabs starts at $9.95 per month (Video Enhancer Cloud).
- AVCLabs has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike HitPaw.
- AVCLabs lists no iOS and Android apps, which HitPaw has.
- AVCLabs also covers video editing.
Suits: Upscaling or restoring old footage and family photos
Pixop
ML video upscaling and restoration for broadcasters and archives
- Pixop has no free plan, unlike HitPaw.
- Pixop lists no macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps, which HitPaw has.
- Pixop also covers video editing.
- Pixop does not cover image generation and video generation, which HitPaw does.
Suits: Broadcasters upconverting HD live channels to 4K
Limits worth knowing in HitPaw
- The Free plan shows previews only and has no AI generators, so real use means paying.
- Weekly, monthly and yearly plans each come with a fixed credit allowance, and the Yearly plan's 3,000 credits are for the whole year.
- Pricing shown here is for the online editor; the desktop and mobile apps are sold separately and priced separately.
- Plans renew automatically; the 7-day trial renews at a stated $42.99 a month on Windows and $69.99 on Mac.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to HitPaw?
The alternatives to HitPaw in this directory are Topaz Labs, PicWish, VanceAI, Let's Enhance, Upscayl, AVCLabs and Pixop. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with HitPaw.
Is there a free alternative to HitPaw?
Yes. PicWish and Upscayl have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which HitPaw alternatives work on Linux?
The HitPaw listing does not include a Linux app. Upscayl lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to HitPaw?
Upscayl is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.