Real-ESRGAN vs UpscaleAI
| Real-ESRGAN | UpscaleAI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | $7.99/mo |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling method | ai | — |
| Maximum scale | custom | — |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | — |
| Input formats | JPG, PNG, WEBP | — |
| Paid from | — | $9.99/mo |
Both are listed in Best Image Upscaling Software, Best AI Video Upscalers, Best AI Image Upscalers. On Everything Xiaomi, Real-ESRGAN scores higher on our published basis.