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Upscale.media vs Upscayl
Both do 1 of the same image tools task. Below is what each says about its own limits and pricing, and how each ranks on signals we can measure or quote.
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Upscale.media
Upscale images to 2x or 4x without losing textures or details with our AI tool. The best AI image upscaler for stunning visuals. Try Upscale.media now!
Signals score: 4.0 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit www.upscale.mediaB
Upscayl
The #1 Free and Open Source AI Image Upscaler for Linux, MacOS and Windows. Upscayl uses the power of AI to upscale your images with the best quality possible.
Signals score: 4.1 / 5 · not a hands-on test
Visit upscayl.orgPricing, limits and privacy
- Free tier
- A: Without signing up, one image per day can be upscaled free. Free plan: 3 credits and 3 downloads per month after signup.
- B: Pricing page lists a Free Trial at $0 with 10 credits. This refers to the paid cloud service; the pages say nothing about the desktop app.
- Paid plan
- A: Prices in rupees. Subscription INR 3,099 billed yearly (INR 0.41/credit). Credit packs: 60 for INR 399, 125 for INR 549, 500 for INR 1,349, 1,200 for INR 2,449 (valid 1 year). Enterprise custom.
- B: Pro $24.99 with 300 credits/month. Business price not stated. Custom: contact for pricing. Monthly or annual billing (annual described as up to 40% off). One-time purchase listed without prices.
- Signup
- A: One image per day works without signup; signup is needed for bulk use and the free monthly credits.
- B: Signup is required for the free trial on the cloud service.
- Watermark
- A: Not stated.
- B: Not stated.
- Where files go
- A: Privacy policy says images are anonymously stored with the company and may be stored or processed in any country. No fixed deletion period is stated; deletion can be requested by email.
- B: Privacy policy describes uploads to Upscayl Cloud with AWS S3 storage. Uploaded inputs are kept up to 1 day; generated outputs 180 days or until deleted. It does not mention on-device processing.
From each tool's own pages, checked 2026-11-01. Prices and limits change; check the tool before you rely on them. Sources are listed on each tool's page.
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