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