Real-ESRGAN vs Upscayl
| Real-ESRGAN | Upscayl | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $24.99/mo |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling method | ai | ai |
| Maximum scale | custom | custom |
| Batch processing | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
| Input formats | JPG, PNG, WEBP | png, jpg, jpeg, jfif, webp |
| Paid from | — | $24.99/mo |
| API access | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Image Upscaling Software, Best AI Image Upscalers. On Everything Xiaomi, Real-ESRGAN scores higher on our published basis.