NextGenUp vs Real-CUGAN
| NextGenUp | Real-CUGAN | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, Windows, Android |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Upscaling method | Real-ESRGAN for super-resolution, with GFPGAN v1.4 for face restoration | — |
| Maximum scale | Images up to 8K; video up to 4K | — |
| Batch processing | Yes | — |
| Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Image Upscaling Software, Best AI Video Upscalers. On Samsung Mobile US Press, NextGenUp scores higher on our published basis.