PixelPanda Image Upscaler vs Real-ESRGAN
| PixelPanda Image Upscaler | Real-ESRGAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $1.99/mo | — |
| Open source | No | Yes |
| Platforms | api, extension, Web | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling method | both | ai |
| Maximum scale | 8x | custom |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | — |
| Input formats | JPG, PNG, WebP | JPG, PNG, WEBP |
| Desktop app | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Image Upscaling Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Real-ESRGAN scores higher on our published basis.