Alternatives · AI Images & Video
Upscayl alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Upscayl alternative is VanceAI (2.4 GPA). The best free one is Remini (2.2 GPA).
Upscayl compared with 4 alternatives: Topaz Labs, Let's Enhance, VanceAI and Remini.
Upscayl has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24.99 per month for 300 credits, billed monthly. 1 of the 4 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| UpscaylThis tool | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Topaz Labs | From $19/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| Let's Enhance | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web |
| VanceAI | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows |
| Remini | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Upscayl starts at $24.99 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Topaz Labs, VanceAI and Remini.
Let's Enhance starts 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 Upscayl
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 Upscayl.
- Topaz Labs also lists an iOS app.
- Topaz Labs lists no Linux app, which Upscayl has.
- Topaz Labs also covers video editing.
Suits: Photographers upscaling and restoring existing images
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 Upscayl.
- Let's Enhance lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Upscayl has.
Suits: Photographers and print sellers who need images enlarged for posters and canvas
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 Upscayl.
- VanceAI lists no macOS and Linux apps, which Upscayl has.
- VanceAI does not cover image generation, which Upscayl does.
Suits: Photographers and sellers who need batch upscaling or cleanup
Remini
AI photo enhancer that sharpens old and blurry pictures
- Remini starts at $4.99 (Remini Lite Weekly, US App Store; billing period not shown).
- Remini also lists an iOS app.
- Remini lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Upscayl has.
Suits: Restoring old or blurry family photos from a phone
Limits worth knowing in Upscayl
- The cloud service is sold by monthly credits, and the pricing page shows only one price at a time as the slider moves.
- If a cloud subscription is cancelled, unused subscription credits are lost and history is deleted after 1 month.
- The cloud trial is only 10 credits and requires a trial application.
- The desktop app has no cloud editing or image generation features.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Upscayl?
The alternatives to Upscayl in this directory are Topaz Labs, Let's Enhance, VanceAI and Remini. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Upscayl.
Is there a free alternative to Upscayl?
Yes. Remini has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Upscayl alternatives work on iOS?
The Upscayl listing does not include an iOS app. Topaz Labs and Remini list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 12, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.